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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ready, Set, Write Program
It's a program that really helps you get from "I can't start" to "Here I go" by providing a framework and strategies to develop your ideas more fully and start to translate those into content. Here's an almost-silly example: You want to write a story about a penguin, but you don't know where the story is going to go. One of the strategies from Ready, Set, Write asks you to draw your character. Once you start drawing your penguin, certain details come to life. Your penguin is red and green. His one flipper is shorter than the other. And he's the only who can fly. All of the sudden, ideas start forming, and you have a plot! All of this as a result of drawing your penguin and starting to connect the idea to details. How does Ready, Set Write work? Ready, Set, Write is five weeks long. You'll come together with your classmates and trainer once a week on a telebridge. After each session, you will choose four of the forty-one strategies to practice. You'll come back the next week to discuss your experience with your classmates and trainer. Why is it a teleclass and not self-study? People typically spend hundreds of dollars on self-study courses, books, and eBooks and usually never read them. If they do read them, they don't apply the knowledge. We hold you accountable to do the work we assign so that by the end of your time with us, you actually have something you can use immediately. Who should take the Ready, Set, Write Program? Anyone who wants strategies developing content or has difficulty getting started writing should take Ready, Set, Write. Sometimes the biggest problem people have with writing is how to start. Ready, Set, Write dissolves those barriers and gives you real strategies with which to work. In addition, Ready, Set, Write doesn't just help people who have a hard time getting started on a writing project. Ready, Set, Write strategies help at any point in the writing process, from idea generating to stuck points. How much time should I plan to spend on homework? You'll spend one to two hours on homework outside of the class session. What kind of writing will we be doing? That's up to you. You'll be given specific strategies that you can try out; it's up to you to come up with the idea to use in the strategy. If you're really struggling to come up with something to play with, we provide writing prompts (questions or statements to spark your thinking). Will my writing assignments be shared in class? No. You'll share your experiences with the strategies with the group, but you don't have to share the writing product. My grammar and writing skills aren’t the best. Will this course be too hard for me? We're not going to be looking at your writing in this program. We're interested in helping you get started writing. However, if you're wanting to improve your grammar and writing skills, please take a look at our Writing Essentials Program. Do I need to take notes, or are notes provided? You'll probably want to record which strategies work for you and your experience with each. You may want to note other strategies and future writing ideas, as we know that these discussions are so inspirational. The Ready, Set, Write Toolbox, our seventy-three page manual, details each strategy as well as provides pages to take notes. You may use the Toolbox in any way you wish. What if I miss a class? Are the classes recorded? The classes are not recorded, and we highly recommend that you don't miss a class. Each class builds on the other, and the value of the class lies in the interaction of the group. How much does the Ready, Set, Write program cost? The fee for Ready, Set, Write is $200. For your convenience, we accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and checks. Do I need to purchase any books or reference materials? No. Your fee covers the cost of the Ready, Set, Write manual. Are there any other costs associated with Ready, Set, Write? Only any long distance charges you may incur calling into the telebridge line. (See the glossary to the right for a more in-depth explanation of the technology behind the Ready, Set, Write program.) Do you have any references or testimonials I can read? Yes! Look in the sidebar to the right to see what former students say about the Ready, Set, Write program. Will I receive a completion certificate when I’m done with the course? Students receive a completion certificate when they have attended all five of the sessions and have actively participated in the class. How often is Ready, Set, Write offered? We offer Ready, Set, Write at various times during the year and according to trainer availability. The next Ready, Set, Write program starts Tuesday, February 24, 2009, and ends on March 24, 2009. There are five 1-hour sessions, each starting at 12:00 p.m. eastern. Registration closes on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. See the program dates section at the top of this page for complete details. What are the requirements to apply? You must be a fluent speaker and writer of English. You must have access to a phone line during our weekly sessions, and call from a quiet place. What is your cancellation/refund policy? Cancellations received more than 72 hours in advance are eligible for a full refund. There are no refunds given for cancellations received fewer than 72 hours of the class start. I'm still not sure. Is there someone I can talk to? Absolutely. We're available by phone, e-mail, and postal mail to answer your questions. Click here to contact us via the most convenient method for you. I am ready to write! What do I do now? Great! First, you'll register. Once we process your registration, we'll be in touch to confirm details. A few days before the Ready, Set, Write session starts, we'll send your program materials. Then all you have to do is get ready to write!
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Program datesFebruary 2009 Session Class sessions run from Registration closes on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. May 2009 Session Class sessions run from Registration closes on Monday, April 20, 2009. Glossary of termsTelebridge - Calls via a telebridge use a technology that allows several people to call into one phone number and connect with each other at the same time. It's much like a traditional conference call. Participants can call in from any location and connect with their trainer and classmates. The only fee is whatever long distance charge you may incur. GoToMeeting - GoToMeeting allows anyone with an Internet connection to collaborate online. The trainer runs the classes via GoToMeeting, and all the participants can see what the trainer wants them to see. You may have also heard of this as a webinar, seminar on the Web. There is no additional fee, unless you have a dial-up Internet connection for which you have to pay for usage. To participate in a class that utilizes the GoToMeeting technology, you need the following computer requirements: PC
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For more information about GoToMeeting, please visit their website. Ready, Set, Write at a glanceCourse length: five weeks Praise for Ready, Set, WriteI have not overcome my inhibitions to writing; I have "grown above" my inhibitions to writing. Dawn made her class a safe and comfortable environment for her students to fully express themselves, to release the creative juices, to get them flowing. Just thinking about her love in wanting you to blossom as a writer and her expectations of you because she knows you can do it, gives you a greater ability to trust in yourself and write well. Thank you, Dawn. ~ Desiree Thompson, West Vancouver, British Columbia
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Ready, Set, Write was a liberating playful experience. Class homework needs to be called "playtime." I had no idea so much could be accomplished in only an hour a week. Dawn's tips, tools, and presentations were topnotch and immensely helpful to my writing journey. ~ Laura Allen, Ocala, Florida
I took RSW because I have a biography to write that has taken me two years to get done. It's not a long biography, but I've struggled with trying to figure out what direction to take. Well, thanks to WWU's RSW class, not only was I able to narrow down my focus through the exciting strategies, I learned that pre-writing can be fun and it is definitely useful. (I'll never skip this step again.) My writing feels more concise and to the very point I was trying to convey. I have a newfound fondness for pre-writing thanks to the RSW Toolkit and my classmates. Now, I'm eagerly seeking out my next writing project! ~ Antonette Artiz, Waldorf, Maryland
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