LR Communication Systems, Inc. - Writing courses and seminars, technical writing programs, presentation skills training with online, on-site, self-study, and correspondence options. Focus on business communications. Writer's Digest University - Offers courses in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, short story/essay and freelance/copywriting. Quality of Course Inc. - Writing courses by correspondence. Teaches creative writing, business, memoir, romance and novel writing. Creative Journeys - Gail Balden presents writers retreats in a small group setting. No previous writing experience is necessary. Nehalem, Oregon, United States. Critters Workshop - Offers on-line workshops and critique groups for writers of all genres. The New WritePro - Offers creative writing tutorials by Sol Stein. The London School of Journalism - Provides journalism courses, freelance journalism classes and creative writing lessons by distance learning. The Writer's Loft - Details of writing workshop series conducted by Jerry Cleaver in Chicago, Illinois. Gotham Writers' Workshop Inc - Creative writing school offers classes in New York City and online. Writers on the Net - A group of writers and teachers offer a variety of online courses in nonfiction and fiction. The Writing Coach - Literary consultancy and coaching for writers from Jacqui Lofthouse. Triple Crown Communications - Offers online courses in grammar, English as a Second Language and Plain Language, training seminars, proposal and report writing and editing, IT systems documentation. Rockville, Maryland and Washington DC areas. Allaboutwriting - Offers online and local business and creative writing courses, including on writing for children, romance, travel, and memoir writing. Craighall Park, Johannesburg, South Africa. Aksomitis, Linda - Author teaches courses in how to write for the Internet and how to publish and sell e-books. WritersCollege - Offers courses delivered by email, taught by writers. Includes FAQ, student handbook and fees details. Blockbuster Plots - Martha Alderson offers plot consultations over the telephone and via Skype, as well as plot workshops and book talks via webinar. Contains services details and information about her books. Writers' Village University - Fiction, non-fiction and poetry writing courses and workshops are available to members. Other features include personal profile pages, chat and discussion forums. Online Writing Workshop - Offers writers' communities in which writers can get feedback on their works in progress, improve their writing through critiquing others, and meet fellow aspiring writers. Fee based. Discovering Story Magic - Laura Baker and Robin Perini conduct sessions on combining character, conflict, plot and turning points. Handout packets and classes with full lessons are also available for purchase. Basic Learning Systems - Business writing courses and workbooks that cover topics like letters, memos, grammar and sentence structure. Also offers on-site training. Contains trainer profiles and services details. Algonkian Conferences - Novel writing and workshop events, pitch conferences and retreats, held in several places within the United States. Contains FAQ, syllabus and faculty profiles. Based in Washington, D.C. Writers Studio - Provides writing classes in New York City, Tucson, San Francisco, Amsterdam, and online. Also offers individual tutorials in person, via Skype or phone. New York, New York. WritingForResults - Offers workshops in Ottawa, Ontario for those who prepare briefing notes for cabinet ministers and senior executives. Matterhorn Language Services - Business writing courses for company employees. Buckingham, United Kingdom. WriteByNight - A one-on-one service that helps writers achieve their creative potential and literary goals. New York City, New York. The Writing Studio - Offers workshops and correspondence courses for screenwriting and creative writing, as well as individual training. South Africa. Dark Angels - A series of residential writing courses tutored by John Simmons, Stuart Delves and Jamie Jauncey at locations throughout the UK and Europe. Contains course details, tutor profiles and testimonials. Author Learning Center - A community that offers tips and tools and a support network to help the author who wishes to publish a book. Verve Training - Provides writing courses designed to improve communication and business writing skills of employees and management. Features trainer profiles and course details. London, United Kingdom. The Language Lab - Online business and ESL writing courses for professionals, individual and corporate. Also offers writing coaching services. Berry Writing Group - Offers seminars and online training for business writing and presentations. Includes effectiveness, grammar, speaking, writing/revising, and cooperative climate. The LifeStory Institute - Workshops on writing memoirs, autobiographies or family histories. Magazine and books are available. North American School Of Outdoor Writing - Journalist/columnist Roger Brunt provides a program that teaches how to create and sell stories about the outdoors, with a focus on outdoor sports magazines. Contains course outline and FAQ. Center for Autobiographic Studies - Non-profit organization for the creation and preservation of autobiographic works. Contains listing of courses by state. The Writing Exchange - A consulting firm specializing in sales coaching, customer service skills testing, special writing projects, and practical learning aids. Storyworks - Offers courses and retreats in life writing, which can be done by attendance in Sydney, Australia or by email correspondence. Eston Training - Technical and commercial author training writing courses as well as one-on-one courses with a personal tutor. Includes FAQ and fee details. Stapeley, Nantwich, United Kingdom. The Memoir Network - Professional author of "Turning Memories Into Memoirs" offers training on how to turn personal stories into written biographies in teleclasses. Will ghostwrite, and coach as well. The Write Way - Offers in-company and small group business writing training programs, including courses in report writing, effective customer service letters, plain English and writing clear procedures. Offered in person or online. Nottingham, United Kingdom. Gay Walley - A writing coach based in New York City, specializing in memoir, novel, non-fiction, book proposal and graduate dissertation / thesis coaching. Also offers workshops. Provides credentials and services details. Authorgraphic's Technical Writing Courses - Offers instructor-led, on-site training in technical writing. Provides profile, course details and testimonials. Gloucester, UK. Instructional Solutions - Trains and coaches business people to write better, online or onsite. Contains course details, writing tips and blog. Princeton, New Jersey, United States. Nigel Grant Training - Business communications consultancy that offers training, editing, coaching and writing. Contains services details and testimonials. Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom. VanWrite - Linda Vanderwold provides business writing training in web-based, on-site, and DVD formats. Software supports editing methods taught. Describes course content and testimonials. Emphasis Training Limited - Offers writing courses and consultancy including writing proposals, tenders, emails, letters, grammar and punctuation. Contains services details and blog. Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom. PitchMaps - Provides corporate writing and communications training using the principles and tools that advertisers and marketers use to get their message across. Business Writing That Counts - Offers on-site and online business writing courses to improve business communications, writing coaching and editing services. Features services details and resources. Clear and Concise Writing - Wiley Brooks offers an online workshop with tips and techniques to write more clearly and concisely. Includes a profile and course outline. Abelard Consulting - Provider of technical writing services, technical writer placement services, and training in technical and scientific writing. Features course details, company profile and summary of papers by Abelard consultants. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ELD Training - Training courses, tool kits and manuals, distance training programs and customized training and consultancy services. Includes schedule, enrollment form and company profile. Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom. Professional Writing Group - Offers customized training and editorial services in the Washington/Baltimore area. Contains case studies and services details. Learn Freelancing Proofreading Courses - Freelance proofreading and editing courses, by correspondence or .PDF download. Offers a three-part course with free extra exercises. Write Your Publishable Book in a Weekend Retreat - Tom Bird designed a method for the writing of a book and getting it published. Contains retreat schedule, author news and video testimonials. Now Novel - Mentoring service for writers, especially geared to novelists. Joyful Quill - Offers Amherst Writers and Artists workshops, Journal to the Self workshops, and the Joyful Quill Joy of Writing workshop. Ty Newydd - The national writers' centre of Wales. Its tutors are all professional writers. Offers courses, retreats, and writers' resources. Llanystumdwy, north Wales. Just Write - Pamela Cook provides writing courses and workshops, mentoring and coaching services, story critiques, writing support information, monthly newsletter and forums. The Write Inn - An online creative writing course run by Nigel Baldwin, an awarding winning writer of 30 years standing in television, stage and radio. Writing Information and Tips With Elizabeth Bezant - Practical advice and suggestions with writing courses and a community. The Writer's Diet - Free online tool helps diagnose verbal fitness levels and firm up sentences. Suitable for writers at any level. Helen Sword. The Creativity Workshop - Teaches individuals to develop their unique creativity. Established in 1993 by educator and writer Shelley Berc and educator and multimedia artist Alejandro Fogel. Joel Trains Authors - A method for writing a book quickly. Frequent writing and publishing tips. Joel Orr. Children's Book Academy - Learn to write children's books through downloadable video lectures by noted author and teacher Eric Suben. Online homework and manuscript submission, live instructor chat, discussion groups, and publishing workshops. Lisa Tener - Book Writing Coach - Book writing and publishing posts, advice, tips, news and interviews. Writer Within Workshops - Lynda Aron offers writing workshops. Based in New York. The Book Professor - Nonfiction book coach Nancy Erickson, helps aspiring authors.