Oral Presentations

Diane E. Fothergill, with over 20 years of experience, will present information on writing to any group whose writing skills need help. She has spent years giving workshops to school children in creative writing and has also presented teachers with information to create an enjoyable writing environment.

As an editor of business, internet and newsletter information, she has discovered some common problems which non-writers have when presenting written information.

Business Writing

Common problems with grammar which can lead to the wrong impression.

• Commas -- Where do you use them?
• Is it ITS or IT'S?
• What is a passive verb? How do they affect business writing?
• They're, their and there. How do you tell the difference?
• Proper use of quote marks and their commas.
• Emails--do they convey the correct impression?
• Are your memos read?

Writing for the Internet

Writing on-line must be concise.

• When should you use lists?
• Get rid of passive verbs.
• Are commas necessary?
• How to best present the material--prose or graphics.
• Can there be too many links?
• Emails to convey the right impression

How to Write Fiction

• How to become a Writer
• How to Write
• How to Write Fantasy/Science Fiction
• How to Write Mystery Fiction
• Does Historical Fiction fascinate you?

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