4 Characteristics That Make A Writing Course Worth Attending

Summary

The author describes a writing course as valuable due to personalized feedback, practical examples, the instructor's dedication, and a well-structured curriculum.

Abstract

The article outlines the author's positive experience with a writing course offered by a renowned Italian school, emphasizing the unique qualities that made it worthwhile. Despite the course's high cost, a Black Friday deal made it accessible to the author. The instructor, a famous writer admired by the author, provided detailed critiques of students' work, used famous literature to illustrate writing techniques, demonstrated a strong work ethic, and structured the course with a clear narrative. The course's value was further enhanced by the diverse group of students and the opportunity for in-person interaction. The author plans to continue with the advanced level of the course, affirming the instructor's role in inspiring and validating the students' efforts and dreams.

Opinions

The author prioritized the writing course over other activities, indicating its perceived value.
Previous writing courses attended by the author were disappointing, lacking the elements that made this course stand out.
The author's admiration for the instructor's personality and writing style positively influenced their experience.
The instructor's commitment to reading and commenting on student essays was particularly appreciated.
The use of examples from well-known books was effective in teaching writing techniques.
The instructor's hard work set a positive example for the students.
The online course's transition to an in-person format for the final lesson added significant value.
The diverse experiences and ages of the students contributed to a richer learning environment.
The instructor's encouragement and belief in the students' potential were crucial in making the course worthwhile.

It’ s all about you

Can you keep up with your daily tasks and your life plans, while adding some interesting activity? I can’t. In fact, I had to write less on Medium since I was attending the last few lessons of a writing course, and had to hand in my final work. I decided I had to prioritize something.

I am sure you all have attended writing courses, but you have been often disappointed. You learn the techniques, you practice writing a few pages, but after the course you feel you are still in the same situation, despite paying for it.

This time I decided to follow my instincts and go for it. The course I attended was organized by a famous and very expensive school in Italy. I can’t afford it but luckily there was a special offer on Black Friday, so I took it.

The seminar was particularly appealing because I love the teacher: she is a famous writer that I follow on social media. I find her intelligent and funny, I like the way she writes, and I like her as a person. Yet I haven’t read all her books. The course was great, and I enjoyed it. It was the first time I could give shape to one of my projects.

Why was this course different form the other ones I have attended? What are the characteristics that make a course worth paying for?

1. The teacher took great care of our work. She read and commented on our essays.

2. She gave us examples by reading pages of famous books we all knew about. For every subject, for dialogues, and character description there was an example.

3. She worked hard, harder than the students.

4. Her course touched many subjects, but it had a main plot, with a beginning and an end. It was a complete story.

It was an online course, but we met face to face for the last lesson. I must admit it was a long journey for me because I had to travel by train to another city, there were delays and I rushed to the school. The other students were from different cities and had different experiences and ages, but we shared our comments very openly and honestly.

For all these reasons, I decided that I will also attend the second level of the course. This famous writer gave value to our efforts and to our dreams. She encouraged us to improve our writing style. She showed us that working hard takes time, and one day we will be able to realize our plans.

Most of all, she believed in us.

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