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Writing Skills Workshop

X13 (2 semester units in English)

A requirement in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Writing

This workshop is a practical approach to the writing process. You learn to analyze effective prose; develop a clear and logical point; build a coherent structure; and craft clear, appropriate sentences. In-class writing exercises, demonstrations, discussions, revisions, and private conferences build your confidence as you improve the clarity, persuasiveness, and efficiency of your writing. The skills emphasized lend themselves to business or technical writing, as well as journalism or college-level essay writing. Enrollment is limited.

Prerequisite: Students must be proficient in English and have a solid grasp of English grammar.

There are currently no sections open for enrollment.

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Tues. Sept. 8, Online

MARGARET STEEN, M.J., is a Bay Area freelance writer, editor, and writing instructor. Her work has been published in the San Jose Mercury News, Christian Science Monitor, Business 2.0, American Journalism Review, Stanford Business, Network World, and HotJobs.com. She teaches online and classroom courses in writing for UC Berkeley Extension.

• Online course: Internet access required
• Sept. 8 to Dec. 1
• $550 (EDP 841452)

Sat. Sept. 26, San Francisco

LINDSEY CRITTENDEN, M.A., has taught writing at the Urban School of San Francisco, Chabot College, and UC Davis, and in private workshops. Her work has appeared in Best American Spiritual Writings 2004, Real Simple, Image, Reader's Digest, Bon Appetit, and other publications. Her nonfiction book, The Water Will Hold You, was published in 2007.

• 10 meetings
• Sept. 26 to Dec. 12: Sat., 1-4 pm (no meetings Oct. 31 and Nov. 28)
• San Francisco: Room 808, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
• $495 (EDP 011171)

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