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<p><a href="http://www.writersbureau.com" target="_blank">Home Study Creative Writing Course</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.wbjournalism.com" target="_blank">Home Study Freelance Journalism Course</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.writingforchildrencourse.com" target="_blank">Home Study Writing for Children Course</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.writersbureau.com/competition" target="_blank">Poetry and Short Story Writing Competition</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.poetrywriting.co.uk" target="_blank">Home Study Poetry Wirting Course</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.writing-course.com" target="_blank">Home Study Biography Writing Course</a></p>
<h1 align="center"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#003399">Write
And Be Published</font></h1><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">To be
a published writer is one of the most rewarding occupations or pastimes - both
financially and creatively - that you can imagine.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">And,
there is a huge demand for writing. Editors and publishers are always on the lookout
for new writers with fresh ideas. Consequently, in the next few months alone,
very good incomes will be earned in fees and royalties by freelance writers. With
our help you could easily be one of them.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">So,
let's tell you more.</font></p><h1 align="center"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#003399">Your
Course</font></h1><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">To help you become
a successful published writer we offer you a comprehensive, home-study creative
writing course - written by professionals. All aspects of writing are covered
including: articles, short stories, children's stories, novels of all kinds, non-fiction
books, journalism, radio, TV and the stage. We advise you on copyright, libel
and how to deal with literary agents - the terms to accept and the pitfalls to
avoid in the publishing jungle.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We
then tell you how to sell your work; how to influence editors and publishers and
give you practical suggestions that can make all the difference between rejection
and success.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Your course
contains:</font></p><ul> <li><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> 30 fascinating
study modules<br> </font> <li><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">three
specialist handbooks</FONT><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br> </font>
<li><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">20 writing assignments - marked
by your personal tutor.</font></li></ul><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Your
studies are very flexible. You can study when it suits you, take as long as you
like, study fiction before non-fiction and have extra practice and assignments
as required.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">For your course
to be really effective, however, you need more than just high quality study material.
You also need personal guidance and advice. This is where your tutor comes in.</font></p><h1 align="center"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#003399">Your
Personal Tuition</font></h1><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Under
the guidance of an expert tutor you will develop your writing skills. The assignments
are designed to give you plenty of 'real-life' writing to do - that is writing
you can submit for publication as soon as your tutor advises. </font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">You
also receive advice on: style; subject matter; grammar; presentation and anything
else that matters. You will be told how to improve your work - if improvement
is necessary - and how to avoid the common errors and mistakes that many beginners
make.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Your tutor will encourage
you, be objective, be realistic but most of all give you constructive comment.
Through this firm but gentle approach many students come to know their tutor as
a trusted friend.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">All our
tutors are successful published writers. Each one is an experienced tutor who
has been specially trained by us to help you overcome the difficulties, and the
pitfalls, that all new writers face. From their own experiences they can help
you to start writing, find new ideas and produce the sort of writing that sells.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Everybody
at The Writers Bureau has one aim - to help you become a successful published
writer.</font></p><h1 align="center"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#003399" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Selling
Your Writing</font></b></font></h1><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">One
of the biggest problems all new writers face, is where and how to sell their writing.
Don't let this worry you for now. A whole module is devoted to selling your writing
and your tutor will advise you as needed throughout your course. </font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We
show you: how to find markets and exploit them; how to present your work; when
to send covering letters; how and when to use an agent and how to deal with editors
and publishers giving your writing the best possible chance of being published.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The
effectiveness of this part of your tuition is proved by the<a href="/swos.htm" target="main">
success of our students</a>. They regularly have their writing published - because
our methods work. Once your writing has reached publishable standard you should
have no difficulty in selling it. Follow our advice carefully, do everything we
ask of you, and we are confident that - like many students before you - you too
will soon be a published writer.</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="/yourguarantees.htm">
</a></font></p><h1 align="center"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#003399">Your
Guarantees</font></h1><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Because of
the effectiveness of the course and the tuition service we are able to give you
three no-risk guarantees.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">These
state quite clearly:-</font></p><blockquote> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">1.
If you have not earned your tuition fees from published writing within one month
of completing your course, your full fees will be refunded.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">2.
You have the course on 15 day (in your possession) inspection.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">3.
We will give you a £10.00 refund for any written assignment which is not
corrected properly by your tutor.</font></p></blockquote><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">These
guarantees are your safeguard of a fair deal and high tuition standards from the
Writers Bureau. They are our commitment to you.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Providing
you play your part, you really can't lose! Either you will earn, as a minimum,
the tuition fees (and we hope a lot more), or you will receive your money back
in full.</font></p><h1 align="center"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#003399">Course
Outline</font></h1><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">It is in the assignments
- 20 in all - where you get your writing practice. You complete the first two
assignments and study the first seven modules which contain the basic information
for all writers.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">After
this you follow your studies according to your abilities and circumstances. You
can complete it wherever you live in the world. You can adapt it to suit your
own timetable. You can start as soon as you like - in five minutes should you
wish. And, you can study at your own speed for there are no time limits.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The
order in which you study is as flexible as your timetable. You can study fiction
before non-fiction and you don't have to study all the modules. Some modules are
rather specialised so if you're not interested in a particular area, you can miss
it out and spend more time on the subjects that interest you.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">For
a full synopsis of the course please see below</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Your
full course is sent to you as soon as you enrol and comes in an attractive presentation
case. You send and receive your assignments by post or by e-mail - the choice
is yours.</font></p><h1 align="center"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#003399">Synopsis
of The Writers Bureau Comprehensive <b>Creative Writing Course</b></font></h1><p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Module
1 - Welcome to The Writers Bureau</font></b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br>
Your first and most important step to becoming a published writer - how to build
on your natural talent - how to enjoy your course - a six point plan to make your
course a complete success - analyse your attitudes and writing ambitions.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
2 - Making a Writer Out of You</b><br> Deciding where and when to write - how
to start your writing - writer's block and how to overcome it - the tools you
must work with - keeping a cuttings file - how to organise yourself - the writer's
approach to life - developing your imagination - an excellent source of writing
ideas - how to stimulate your imagination - how to develop your powers of observation
- what the trained writer looks for - personal qualities every writer needs: perseverance,
determination, self-organisation, resilience, confidence - how to use rejections
to improve your writing - how to keep yourself at your mental peak - cashing in
on your specialist knowledge - finding more writing ideas - what editors are looking
for - how to obtain ideas from other people's experiences.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
3 - Developing Your Writing Style</b><br> Getting the basics right - 11 rules
to develop a good style and avoid common mistakes - onstructing clear sentences
and paragraphs - using active and passive tenses - link words and signposts -
how to say exactly what you mean - dangers to avoid: verbosity, circumlocution,
clich‚s, repetition etc - dealing with slang and obscenities - how to use
adjectives, similes and metaphors - comparing different styles.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
4 - How to Develop Your Writer's Craft </b><br> How to write opening sentences
and paragraphs that captivate editors and readers - the article's body - planning
your writing - the importance of revision - how to write an article - a detailed
case history worked through: the initial idea, gathering facts, quotations, logical
order of presentation, first draft, revisions and alterations discussed by the
author - the finished article - always check your facts - the importance of summaries
- a worked example.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
5 - How to Sell Your Writing</b><br> Avoid the common mistakes that untrained
writers make - the value of market research - the large number of markets you
can sell to - where to find them - analysing your markets - article analysis:
length, paragraph and sentence length, titles, the closing paragraph - analysing
the fiction market - short stories - where to sell the modern short story - good
opportunities in TV and radio - seven points to look for - the market for books
- writing for newspapers - selling to the world - why America, Canada, Australia,
New Zealand, Singapore etc. can be big markets for writers - how to approach overseas
editors and publishers - syndication and press agencies - kill fees - practical
advice for the new writer.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
6 - Presenting Your Work</b><br> How to present your work - advice on what to
buy - making corrections - layout of your manuscript - cover sheets - how to safeguard
your interests - word counts - covering letters - submitting your work - do not
double deal - preparing an outline - query letters to editors - sending reminders
- selling rights - the Internet.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
7 - Essential Legal Aspects</b><br> Copyright, plagiarism and how to avoid it
- why your good name is important - the dangers of libel and how to avoid them
- contracts, what to look for and how to safeguard your position - the minimum
Terms Agreement - literary agents and how to obtain one - royalties - Public Lending
Right - vanity publishing and it's snags - self publishing - tax and VAT - using
a pen name or pseudonym.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
8 - Readers' Letters and Fillers</b><br> Opportunities for a regular income -
who publishes readers' letters - turning your experiences into cash - personal
anecdote letters, further comment letters and controversial letters explained
- how to start - the value of market research and how to tackle it - assessing
the competition - tips on writing a successful reader's letter - developing your
writing style - how long to wait for publication - tips on increasing your chances
of publication. What makes a filler - targeting your subjects - quizzes, brain
teasers, crosswords and questionnaires - the importance of humour - Reader's Digest
and how to approach it - other good marks - good sources for ideas - how to submit
fillers - your copyright - multiple submissions - payment.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
9 - Articles for Women's and Men's Magazines</b><br> <b>Section 1: Writing for
Women</b> - Opportunities for the freelance - market research is vital - what
editors want - the changing face of women's magazines - front page teasers - men
writing for women's titles - how to tackle the triumph over tragedy article -
how to write the confessional article - celebrity profiles and the freelance -
how to contact celebrities - the interview, how to approach it and what questions
to ask - the importance of preparation - how to get an original quote - 'Happy
Days' articles - health articles - the personalised piece - making the most of
photographs - articles for the feminist press - writing your preliminary letter
- who to send it to and what to say - packaged magazines explained.<br> <b>Section
2: Writing for Men</b> - the new contents of magazines for men - speaking the
lingo - market research is essential - the big six subjects - what editors will
pay for - who can write for men's magazines.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
10 - How to Write General Interest Articles</b><br> The market - important differences
between articles and features - subjects to avoid - opportunities for the freelance
- sources for ideas - researching the market - how to begin your article - using
the same idea for a variety of markets - finding a 'peg' - when to submit articles
- the value of careful planning - using topicality - keeping one step ahead of
the competition - being in the right place at the right time - seasonal articles
and when to submit them - how to look for different angles for different markets
- more sources for ideas - making your hobby or pastime pay - writing for the
colour supplements - writing from your own experience - keep on writing!</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
11 - Travel Writing</b><br> The reality uncovered - huge opportunities for freelances
- what a travel editor is looking for - what to avoid - the secret of a good travel
piece - tips on finding a fresh angle - the importance of knowing your market
- getting free or reduced travel - the value of preparation before travelling
- how to gather your information on location and how to use it - tips on how to
sell to more than one market - the importance of taking your own photographs -
how to write the travel article - what to include and what to leave out - gripping
introductions - sidebars - an example - using your locality to your advantage
- where to find information - contacting and writing for the top travel markets
- opportunities in the overseas markets and in-flight magazines - subjects to
write about and those to avoid - what rewards to expect from travel writing.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
12 - Writing for the Trade Press </b><br> Another huge market - the importance
of market research - the stories editors are looking for - the importance of in-depth
research and accuracy - your writing style - avoid jargon - expanding into features
- how to break into the trade press market - becoming a local correspondent -
making your contacts - where to find ideas - how to cash in on trade fairs - some
practice projects - in-house magazines - sponsored magazines.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
13 - Writing for Children's and Teenage Publications</b><br> What children read
- why write for youngsters - what to write about - language matters - style and
presentation - the value of talking to children - selling your work - what not
to write - what to include in activity articles. The teenage market and opportunities
for the freelance - youth culture - subjects for the freelance - old favourites
discussed - using humour - the boy/girl divide - true confession stories -<br>
some taboos in writing for the teen markets.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
14 - How to Write Humorous Articles</b><br> Where to find humour - using humour
effectively in your writing - finding your niche - different types of humorous
writing: personal experiences, irony, satire, strange but true stories and general
interest - using humour in fillers and readers' letters - how to find humorous
ideas and use them in your writing - your humour file - funny quizzes - subjects
to avoid.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module 15
- Religious and Inspirational Writing</b><br> Who can write for this market -
faith and facts - understanding the market is vital - be sincere - subjects to
cover: news, people, places, practical advice, humour, anniversaries, devotional/spiritual,
personal opinion, reviews, personal experiences, readers' pages, homes/gardens/cookery,
writing for children - payment - inspirational articles - the New Age market -
do's and don'ts - the American market - finding markets.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
16 - Writing Reviews</b><br> A good place to start - the reviewer's role and responsibilities
- what you should include in your review - your attitude - how much you can expect
to be paid - building your portfolio - how to review and write up stage shows
including: plays, musicals, concerts, opera, ballet and comedy - reviewing amateur
dramatics - reviewing books - who to sell to - a checklist of what to include
in your review - tips on reviewing CDs, films, TV and computer games - eating
out reviews - the pitfalls - key points to include - an example of a fact file
- reviewing cars - what to include - example of an auto file.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
17 - On the Editor's Desk</b><br> What happens in a magazine office - what editors
want - titles - envelopes - rejections - the importance of new angles - mistakes
to avoid - how long should an editor hold onto your work? - withdrawing work -
what's your work worth? - chasing overdue payment - keep writing.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
18 - Journalism</b><br> Different types of newspapers - the qualities you need
to be a journalist - vital equipment - making the break into journalism - building
up your contacts - submitting your copy - putting together a story - getting the
most from a story: coverage of previews, the actual event and then follow ups
- interview techniques - stories to avoid - starting out - tip offs.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
19 - Planning and Preparation of Non-fiction Books</b><br> The possibilities for
non-fiction books - how to find suitable publishers - the value of research -
how to plan your book - why a synopsis is important - the writing style required
- how to deal with illustrations - text books - market research is still important
- the value of a good synopsis - research - vocabulary - assignments - illustrations
- quotes - reference books and series - consideration of age and development -
translations - ghost writing - writing biographies and memoirs - interviewing
people - follow a logical sequence - planning your memoirs - finding a publisher
- consider doing-it- yourself.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
20 - Profit from your Photography</b><br> How providing pictures can enhance your
chances of acceptance - sources of free or inexpensive photos - working with other
people - going it alone - which camera/s to choose - how many pictures to shoot
- what film speed to use - the best film - processing - the sort of projects you
should consider - the P+I+C+S formula for success - marketing your work - packing
photos for submission - digital imaging - the Internet - useful names, addresses
and books.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module 21
- Writing a Novel - Preparation</b><br> Everyone has a novel in them - what type
of novel to tackle - the advantages of writing for a specific genre - action story
or reflective story? - the right mental attitude - technical preparation - market
research - length - creating a project file - getting into good writing habits
- don't get discouraged - finding story ideas - making sure your idea is strong
enough - research - the basic ingredients - conflict - jeopardy - action - tension
- your novel's theme - choosing the right viewpoint: first person or<br> third
person.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module 22 -
Plotting</b><br> Plan your novel - the synopsis - writing to a formula - drawing
up the story-line - adding texture - flashbacks - foreshadowing - subplots - coincidence
- drawing up a 'treatment' - the three act drama - the beginning - get your story
moving swiftly - the middle - develop your theme - the ending - the final show-down
- tying up loose ends.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
23 - Characterisation and Dialogue</b><br> Creating vivid characters - make them
larger than life - the believability factor - bringing your characters to life
- names - mannerisms - motivations - building composite characters - contrast
your<br> characters - introducing your characters - the advantages of keeping
the 'cast' small - avoiding stereotypes - creating a memorable main character
- the sympathetic enemy - dialogue - making it plausible and interesting - the
functions of dialogue: pushing on the plot, increasing excitement, characterisation
- pace - creating emotional change - direct or indirect speech? - dialogue tags
- slang and swear words - dialect - presentation.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
24 - Setting and Atmosphere, Revising and Selling Your Novel</b><br> Finding a
suitable setting - building the right mood - using the weather to good effect
- drawing on all ive senses - choosing the best viewpoint - revising your first
draft - seeking feedback from others - your own checklist to use - selling your
novel - make full use of your synopsis - manuscript presentation - the covering
letter - sending your work to publishers - getting an agent - the end!</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
25 - Writing Specialist Fiction</b><br> Recent changes to the market - Romance
- Historical: realistic stories or 'bodice rippers'? - Detective Stories - Thrillers:
faction or fiction? - War - Humour: misadventure, satire, sci-fi/fantasy, parody
- Children's fiction - Science fiction: the differences between traditional sci-fi
and fantasy - Male Interest - Women's Interest - Horror - Westerns - Erotica -
market research is vital.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
26 - Writing the Short Story</b><br> Why short story writing is not an easy option
- using your critical faculties when reading - learning to be self-critical -
what is a short story? - the markets for short stories: literary magazines, small
press magazines, competitions, the mass market, the Internet - ideas for plots
- types of short story: women's magazine stories, twist-enders, true life stories,
horror stories, science fiction, children's stories - making sure there's conflict
in your plot - making your style fit the publication you are targetting - choosing
the right viewpoint to use - openings that hook your reader: shock technique,
dialogue or narrative - the story's 'body' - satisfying endings - using dialogue
to aid characterisation - using dialogue to give information - using dialogue
to move the story forward - making your characters believable - making the reader
empathise with your main characters - physical descriptions - titles - taboos
- selling your work - the covering letter - coping with rejection - success!</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
27 - Short Stories for Radio</b><br> Doing your market research - a tough nut
to crack - writing to the right length - what makes a winner the differences between
writing for radio and magazines - making it appeal to the ear - choosing the best
viewpoint - monologues - example of a typical radio story - getting on the right
wavelength.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module 28
- Writing Radio Drama</b><br> Why the radio play is a distinct art form - learning
to estimate running time - layout of your script - giving directions - how to
do your research - how to capitalise on your listerner's imagination - the switch
off danger time - opening your radio play - how many characters? - avoiding stereotypes
- making your characters believable - where to begin your story - making dialogue
work for you - preparing the first draft - editing your work - dramatising a short
story - avoiding awkward silences.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
29 - Writing for Television</b><br> A vast and growing market - cost constraints
- doing your market research - know the medium - different types of drama - the
importance of ideas - preparing a synopsis - telling the story in pictures and
words - learn to express your ideas in television terms - background and mood
- exposition - suspense - conflict - dialogue - characterisation - the character
mix - structure: beats, scenes and sequences - visualising your material - layout
and length - camera tricks and effects - deciding what to write about. Series
- breaking into the genre - reading the format - the treatment - how payment is
made. Situation comedy - have an original premise - character driven plots - doing
the 'postcard test' - making the humour work - learning the craft.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Module
30 - Writing for the Stage</b><br> Putting your play into perspective - how to
acquire theatrical knowledge - sources of ideas - how to select a theme - what
kind of play? - setting your stage - deciding on characters - the importance of
entrances and exits - developing your characters - structure of your play - how
many acts? - how many scenes? - planning - dialogue - how to carry the action
forward - using dialogue to create character - think of your actors - introducing
drama and conflict - the dramatic climax - when to end - developing your stagecraft
- directions - know your stage - working with the actors - improving your work
- doing your market research - useful contacts - additional reading.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Looking
ahead - good luck for the future.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Handbooks</b></font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>PUNCTUATION
AND SPELLING - Diana Nadin</b><br> This is a guide and reference for those who
have ever had doubts about their ability to spell and punctuate correctly. This
is an excellent little reference book to help you.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>INFORMATION
RESEARCH - Ann Hoffman</b><br> As well as being the leading authority in this
field in this country today, she is also an author herself. The knowledge and
information she gives you is essential for any writer - not matter what type of
writing you do.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>THE
INTERNET - MAKING IT WORK FOR YOU - Nicola Taylor</b><br> Nicola provides a quick
guide to writing for on-line publishers, finding markets and contacting them.
She then looks at using the Internet for both research and to publicise yourself.</font></p><h1 align="center"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#003399">Your
Certificate</font></h1><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">A Certificate
of Competence is awarded to all successful students. You qualify for your Certificate
as soon as you have earned your course fees from published writing. This may be
near the beginning of your course, somewhere in the middle, or near the end. Whenever
it is, you can be rightly proud of your achievements.</font></p><h1 align="center"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#003399">See
What Others Say . . .</font></h1><p align="left"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Here
are some comments from students. Their views say more about the course and tuition
service than we could ever do.</font></p><p align="center"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Christina
Jones</b></font></p><p align="left"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">"I
could never have believed what would happen to me the day I joined the Writers
Bureau. I'd always enjoyed writing - but I had no idea whether I was any good.
I needed the expertise of the one-to-one tuition that the WB offered."</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">"The
assignments were so well targeted that I managed to sell every piece of course
work to magazines and newspapers - with requests for more."</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">"Now,
I've written 3 best sellers and run my writing career as a small business. It
is simply a dream come true. I am having a lovely time - being interviewed, appearing
on radio and TV, giving talks - but most of all I'm earning a living doing what
I love most. Writing. The Writers Bureau made this possible for me."</font></p><p align="center"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">------------------------</font></p><p align="left"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">"Since
I started writing seriously I have earned over œ23,000, half of which was
during the past twelve months. Besides contributing to my local magazine more
or less on a monthly basis, I have also written a number of articles for The Lady,
Amateur Photographer and Period House as well as a number of overseas publications."</font></p><p align="right"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><i>Lucille
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