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Announcing June Writing Wordshops in Tucson

Tucson Writing Skills Wordshops: Two Dates in June 2013

Don’t let poor, unclear writing confuse those you communicate with. Results come your way when you hone your writing skills to perfection!

Join writer/editor Barbara McNichol for this hands-on skill-building session to improve EVERYTHING you write—from business emails to blog posts, articles, proposals, and all other written communications.

Select the date and timeframe that works for you. Whichever you choose, you’ll receive Barbara’s printed word choice guide, Word Trippers, with explanations of word pairings like “accept vs. except” that can trip you up!

Friday, June 21, 2013      8:15 to 11:45 a.m.Whack Wordiness and 7 Top Writing Techniques – only $66

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Make Your Business Writing Come Alive – only $33

Tucson College 5151 East Broadway Blvd. Suite 155

Special Offer - Sign up before Sunday, June 16th (Father’s Day) to receive 10% off.

Come with your pencil sharpened to capture skills you’ll use forever.

You’ll apply proven writing/editing techniques as you learn to:

  • write more clearly and concisely
  • craft a persuasive message devoid of clutter
  • plan and revise your work with speed and confidence
  • avoid wording that affects your credibility—and your reputation.

Questions? Email Editor@BarbaraMcNichol.com or call 615-7910.

Who will benefit from attending this skill-building session?

Think of people who run businesses, work in offices, lead organizations and have to write critical emails, articles, proposals, reports—even blog posts. Knowing clear, concise ways to write right can spell the difference between success and failure. Stakes are high!

What is covered in this Wordshop?

It features interactive techniques for learning how to make every word count. You’ll add power, precision, and purpose to everything you write so you can say what you mean to convey EVERY time.

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Wordshop Facilitator

Barbara McNichol provides expert editing of articles and nonfiction books for authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs. Books she has edited have appeared on New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. The creator of Word Trippers word choice guide, Barbara produces two ezines—“Word Tripper of the Week” and “Add Power to Your Pen” and a blog for improving writing (nonfictionbookeditor.com).

“Fall-to-your-knees sublimely awesome!” – Sam Henrie, Wheatmark Publishing

“I appreciated the ‘guts’ of the content being delivered concisely with excellent handouts and lively group participation.” Beryl A. Varno, LMT

 “Friendly, safe environment to learn. Audience participation – just the right amount. Good value for money.” – Jan Knight, Bancroft Information Services

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