Learn to Write Better, Easier and Faster in New York
“Other writing coaches tell you what to do. Ann shows you how.”
— Roberta Laughlin, vice president, mutual funds marketing, Northern Trust
Want to come up with fresher, faster, more inspired story ideas and writing insights?
Welcome to the wonderful world of the writing process and creative process.
In our writing-process workshop — Write Better, Easier and Faster in New York on Sept. 17-18 — you’ll master a five-step creative process that helps you produce more and better ideas. Specifically, you’ll learn how to:
- Write while washing the dishes: Find out why taking a walk, a nap or a break is actually part of the creative process.
- Treat writer’s block, procrastination and formulaic thinking: When you understand the creative process, you can end-run some of the common problems that writers and editors face.
- Avoid “creative incest”: Stop creating communications that are dull replicas of the same thing you did last year — and the year before that.
- Take five simple steps to a new idea. The more you understand how your brain creates, the more creative you’ll be.
- Lead better brainstorming sessions. Help your group dream up more bright ideas with one simple trick.
- Practice Papa Hemingway’s advice on the creative process. Find out what to do after you come up with your brilliant idea.
“I can use these tools right away, right now!”
— Dorothy Tate, public relations manager, Iowa Soybean Association
PRSA members: Earn 4 APR maintenance credits.
Save $200 when you book by Dec. 31.
Agenda
Coming soon.
“Absolutely the best money I’ve ever spent. I learned more about writing for my audience from Ann in one day than I have in any other seminar.”
— Carie Behounek, marketing communications coordinator, COPIC Companies
Location & logistics
“The best writing course I’ve had in more than 20 years in the communications field.”
— Danice Wilson, director, communications, KBR
Location & logistics
Venue
The Marmara Park Avenue
114 East 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016
Directions, Maps and parking information.
Maps
“Reviewing other’s work and progression provided a lot of inspiration I wasn’t expecting.”
— Kersten Rohrbach, communication specialist, Edward Jones
Hotels near the Marmara Master Class
- Wyndham Garden Manhattan Chelsea West
- Hampton Inn Manhattan-Chelsea
- Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Chelsea
- Hilton New York Fashion District Chelsea
- The NoMad Hotel
- Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC
- Martha Washington Hotel
- Ace Hotel New York
- The Roger New York
Please contact hotels directly for room rates and booking.
Daily schedule
| 8:15 a.m.: | Registration |
| 9 a.m.: | Workshop begins |
| Noon: | Lunch |
| 1 p.m.: | Workshop resumes |
| 4 p.m.: | Workshop ends |
Meals
Your ticket includes morning coffee and tea, lunch and afternoon refreshments.
Fees
“Absolutely the best money I’ve ever spent. I learned more about writing for my audience from Ann in one day than I have in any other seminar.”
— Carie Behounek, marketing communications coordinator, COPIC Companies
Fees
| Silver $1,195 | Gold $1,295 Save $100+ | Platinum $1,395 Save $300+ | Diamond $1,795 Save $700+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training, lunches, workbook | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| $256 worth of learning tools for $100 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| $297 subscription to Rev Up Readership for $100 more | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| 30-minute one-on-one phone consult with Ann ($750 value) | ✔ |
Discounts
- Save $200 when you book by Dec. 31.
- Save $100 if you’re a Rev Up Readership member. (Join Rev Up Readership.)
- Save $100 each when you bring two or more colleagues. (Big group? If you have 10 or more colleagues who would benefit from training, contact Ann to schedule a customized, in-house writing workshop.)
- Save $50 each when you bring one colleague.
Payment policy
Your registration is not complete until you have paid in full. If your company requires an invoice, please use either the printable invoice or the email confirmation you will receive. Both will include the details of the workshop, including the dates and the workshop fee.
Payment methods
You may pay by credit card or check.
Cancellations/substitutions
Can’t make it?
- Send a colleague. We’ll miss you! But please feel free to send a friend in your place. No charge for substitutions.
- Transfer to a different Master Class. Choose one of our upcoming workshops. No charge to transfer.
- Don’t cancel! But if you must, please cancel via email:
- by July 17, 2019, to receive a full refund, minus a 20% handling fee.
- by Aug. 17, 2019, to receive a 75% refund.
- Sorry, no refunds after Aug. 17, 2019.
We reserve the right to cancel workshops. If we do, we will apply your registration fee to another workshop or refund your fee. But we will not be responsible for any additional costs you have incurred, such as airfare or travel expenses.
Confirmation
You’ll receive confirmation of your registration by email. Please white-list Ann@WylieComm.com and orders@eventbrite.com to make sure you receive your registration materials. If they don’t arrive within an hour of your registration, please contact us directly.
Don’t miss your chance.
Our Master Classes sell out quickly. If you’re interested in attending, please act now.
“Some of the most valuable, actionable information I’ve ever taken away from a conference. Well worth the time and investment.”
— Lindsey Foss, PR manager, Iowa Soybean Association
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
“I cannot believe how much I changed and improved one piece in this session. I also enjoyed the ability to hear more from the other professionals in the room. Very interactive, which I loved.”
— Megan McCarl, public relations associate, Lambert, Edwards & Associates
May I pay by check or purchase order?
Yes, please contact us at Ann@WylieComm.com. Let us know how many and what type of tickets you need, attendee details and your preferred payment method. We will issue an invoice or purchase order if you need one.
Do you offer any discounts?
We have no doubt that the Master Class will be the best money you invest this year on your professional development. But here are six ways to reduce that investment or boost your return on it:
- Save $200 when you book by Dec. 31.
- Save $100 if you’re a Rev Up Readership member. (Join Rev Up Readership.) Click “Enter promotional code” and enter your promo code.
- Save $100 each when you bring two or more colleagues. (Big group? If you have 10 or more colleagues who would benefit from training, contact Ann to schedule a customized, in-house writing workshop.)
- Save $50 each when you bring one colleague.
I booked my ticket without applying the discount code. Or I received the code after booking the ticket. Can I get a refund for the discount?
Sorry, but you need to apply the discount code when you purchase. We are not able to apply discounts after the fact.
I booked my individual ticket, and now I’m bringing colleagues.
Can I still get the group discount? Please email us, and we’ll send you a special discount code your colleagues can apply to get the discount.
Should I bring a laptop?
Yes, please bring one. You’ll need it to edit your work and get feedback from your peers and Ann.
Should I bring my writing sample to the workshop?
Yes, please bring your writing samples to the workshop. You’ll write, rewrite and edit and leave with a totally rewritten piece.
How do I contact you?
Please email us at Ann@WylieComm.com.
May I update my registration information?
Yes. Please go to Eventbrite and update your registration information and dietary information.
Should I bring my printed ticket to the workshop?
Yes, please bring a copy of the ticket to the workshop.
What is the dress code for the workshop
Business casual.
Do you accommodate special dietary preferences?
Please specify your dietary preference when you register.
Can you you accommodate special needs (accessibility, nursing mothers, etc.)?
Yes, we will do everything we can to accommodate your request. Please contact us by email and let us know what you need.
Will you sell my personal information?
No. We never share personal information with other companies.
Do you have any advice on what to tell my boss about why I should attend this writing workshop?
Here is a draft letter that you can use to help convince your boss. Also attached is a one page fact-sheet about our workshop.
Trainer
“Top notch! I would recommend it for any writer and only wish I had attended sooner.”
— Andrea Smith-Ruff, communication specialist, University of Michigan
About Ann Wylie
Ann Wylie runs a training, editing and consulting firm called Wylie Communications. She works with communicators who want to reach more readers and with organizations that want to get the word out.
Her workshops take her from Hollywood to Helsinki. There, she helps clients at organizations like NASA, Nike and Nokia polish their skills and find new inspiration for their work.
Ann has earned more than 60 awards, including two IABC Gold Quills, for her communications. She is the author of more than a dozen learning tools that help people improve their communication skills, including RevUpReadership.com, a toolbox for writers.
“Ann is brilliant and arms you with the tools to succeed.”
– Katie Anselmo, internal communication manager, Comcast
Save $200 when you book by Dec. 31.
Questions? Ann@WylieComm.com.