Grammar Refresher Workshop

Ensure your writing is polished and professional, every time.

Why is This Course Good for You?


  • 1

    Impress readers and publishers.

    Polished, professional prose is necessary for your writing career, whether you plan to self-publish your work or seek traditional publication. Agents, publishers, and, most importantly, readers expect excellence.

  • 2

    Learn on your own schedule.

    This course is self-paced. You can take it on your schedule. You never have to wait for the next lesson to become available or worry about losing access after an arbitrary amount of time.

  • 3

    Prepare for a successful publishing career.

    Writing Academy graduates go on to successful traditional and self-publishing careers. Our students are award-winners and Amazon Best Sellers. Check out our recent success stories here.

Here's What You'll Get!

This course gives you the tools you need to ensure your writing is always polished and professional.

Every lesson offers a discussion area where you can ask questions and receive feedback.

  • BUILDING BLOCKS

    Establish a strong foundation in the basic units of grammar, including parts of speech, rules, and tricky situations. 

  • STRUCTURING SENTENCES

    Learn to craft complete, grammatically correct sentences.

  • ADVANCED PARTS OF SPEECH

    Dig deeper and master things like tense and proper pronoun usage, and learn to avoid common pitfalls.

  • ADVANCED SENTENCE STRUCTURE

    Learn the techniques and rules to bring your prose to life. Identify common errors and craft compelling solutions that demonstrate your writing prowess. 

  • TECHNICAL ELEMENTS

    Master punctuation to avoid amateur mistakes and polish your writing.

Become a Better Writer

All our Workshops are designed to give you the tools you need to become a better writer.

Video Lessons

Each lesson features a video with detailed, actionable instruction about a specific topic. 

Discussion Areas

Every lesson includes a discussion area, where you can post questions and interact with your instructors and fellow students.

Your Own Pace

Our courses are self-paced to fit into busy lives. Complete them on your schedule and learn at your own pace.

Your Instructors

COO and Instructor

Dani Alcorn

Dani is a Chicago-based screenwriter and communication designer. She is the author of Structure Your Screenplay: A Screenwriting MasterclassThe Last Telepath, and three screenplays:

  • A Quintessence of Dust, a science fiction riff on what would happen if Hamlet met Bladerunner
  • How to Catch an Englishman, a romantic comedy about moving overseas in search of an eligible bachelor
  • Do No Harm, a drama that explores the ethical choices facing a heart surgeon when her personal and professional lives collide

Dani graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northwestern University, where she majored in Psychology and Radio, Television, & Film.

Co-Instructor

Ellen Feld

Ellen has a master's degree in writing from the Johns Hopkins University.

 

She's worn a variety of editorial hats, including newspaper reporter and copy chief, personal essayist, website reviewer, writing coach, and creator/instructor of online grammar refresher courses, enjoyed by 43,000 students. She’s also the author of the children’s storybook Paragon and Jubilee. 

 

Ellen is also passionate about training canines compassionately. She is the inventor/maker of the Dog-Kind™ training harness. When she's not teaching or editing, you can find her out and about with her rescue pooch, Hallmark.

LEARN YOUR WAY

Learn on your own time and your own technology.

All it takes is an internet connection.


  • Our courses are supported on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices 

  • Never miss an assignment with lifetime access to all lectures and discussion areas  

  • Get fast answers to all your questions

Testimonials

Here's what students have to say about other Writing Academy courses. 


Jason

Student

Better than student loans.

"This workshop was more comprehensive and helpful than the four years I spent in college as an English/Writing major. The value of this class is literally equivalent to all my student loans."

Gemma

Student

Turn dreams into realities.

"What was originally a pipe dream is now a very possible reality thanks to this fantastic course."

Michael

Author

Something for everyone.

"I am a published author and I learned quite a few new things in this course! I was very impressed with the instructor's level of knowledge and experience. I highly recommend this course!"

Is this Course Right for You?

WHO THIS IS FOR?


  • First-time authors

  • Experienced authors looking to:

     

    • Improve their writing
    • Polish their manuscripts
    • Submit their work to agents and publishers
    • Prepare their work for self-publication
  • All writers who want to get published

  • Editors who want to refresh their skills

  • Anyone who wants to improve their English grammar

Bonus Section. Time to Over Deliver!

Reach Ellen via Email 

In addition to responding to discussion area posts in every lesson, Ellen will also be available to students via email for questions and personal attention.

A Course That's Right for You

Enroll Today

Enroll in the Grammar Refresher Workshop and begin your journey to becoming a better writer today.

Lifetime Access

Pay once, return as often as you like.

$299

70+ Lessons

Unlimited Access

Instructor Support

FAQs

Here are the answers to the questions we hear most often.

Who is this course for?

What are the prerequisites?

The course is open to all aspiring writers, young or old, experienced or just getting started. It doesn't matter if you have previous writing experience; we'll teach you what you need to know.

What will I learn?

When do the classes start and finish?

How long do I have access to the class?

What if I am unhappy with the classes?

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days, and we will give you a full refund.


30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days, and we will give you a full refund.

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