Are you ready to leverage the proven framework that will build your writing confidence so you can powerfully connect with people?
Does this sound like you? You…
- want to build your writing confidence
- want to organize your ideas to communicate them clearly
- want to leverage the power of writing to connect with colleagues and clients
- don’t want to dread writing
“Write with Confidence and Ease: a course for professionals” is the course for you, if you…
- know the importance of writing in your professional life
- are looking to build your writing confidence and skills to: 1) connect with clients and colleagues, and 2) develop your capacity to organize your ideas and clearly communicate them
- are looking for ways to be yourself in your professional life, and don’t like the assumption that being “professional” means holding yourself back
- are looking for a laser-focused, solid, yet adaptable approach that doesn’t require a lot of time and money to master
This course is not for you if you…
- don’t need to improve your professional writing skills or confidence
- are looking for creative writing support
- are looking to invest in an intensive and long term program
Maybe you feel like it’s not possible to improve your writing, or you’ve tried to improve before.
Maybe you were led to believe…
- that only certain people are strong writers
- that all your ideas are “too much” and writing is just supposed to be overwhelming
- that writing is a technical process, a skill where you don’t matter
- that learning to write better takes a lot of time
I’m here to tell you these are myths!
Can I come clean?
There was a time when I wasn’t confident with my writing, and it felt overwhelming.
As an artist and entrepreneur, I was working across industries – including arts and culture, health sciences research, higher education, and government.
I used to feel nervous and uncertain about presenting myself in these different contexts, including through my writing, because there was so much I felt I didn’t know. I was writing and communicating with everyone from scientists, to health care providers, to artists, to CEOs, to community and social service administrators, and so many others!
(Here I am in the early-2010s, stressed about writing, probably…)
But in addition to all those different people, I also was working with all sorts of different forms. And of course, like any true artist-entrepreneur, my office was a coffee shop (see evidence below).
I was writing things like website copy, grants, newsletters, professional emails, job applications, all tailored to different industries, as well as creative work like film and stage scripts.
I’d get overwhelmed about how to sort through all my ideas and write them out in a cohesive way so my audience would understand them.
I needed an adaptable, solid approach to help me organize my ideas and communicate them clearly to people from different industries.
I developed The IDEAS Framework to do just that.
And now I’m sharing this framework with YOU!
Imagine if…
…you sat down to write something – a professional email, a blog post, a grant application, your LinkedIn profile, etc! – and you had a clear plan about how to start to write.
…instead of feeling overwhelmed about all your ideas, you had a proven framework to help you organize them.
…while you were uncertain about how to begin writing, you were also confident that you could follow a proven process to get you to a clearly written product.
The IDEAS Framework is straightforward and adaptable, and will help you develop your writing confidence and skills.
With The IDEAS Framework, you will learn about five factors to help you approach your large or small writing project, including:
- Intent – why are you writing?
- Design (or Form) – how can you leverage the structures and expectations of that design or form to write clearly?
- Essential Content – given all the information you could include, what is the most essential?
- Audience – who are you writing for?
- Self (you!) – where and how do you show up in your writing?
With The IDEAS Framework you will…
- Grow your confidence knowing you can tackle any writing project
- Develop your skills to ask critical questions about your writing and how best to approach it
- Better connect with other people by leveraging the power of writing to connect authentically and clearly with them
- Build your professional capacity and reputation
By the end of this course you will be able to leverage this proven framework to produce different writing projects, big or small, in ways that work best for you depending on your industry and personality.
Who am I, your instructor?
My name is Julia Gray and I am an award-winning writer and teacher. I have worked across industries – including health care, research, higher education, arts & culture, and government.
I have written and produced content for a range of audiences in a range of forms. I have taught at the high school, college, and university levels (undergrad and graduate), including when I was an Assistant Professor at University of Toronto Scarborough. I have a PhD in Adult Education from the University of Toronto.
As a quick snapshot, over my career I have:
- Won awards for my research, writing, and teaching
- Acquired over $1.5M in funding (through grants, scholarships, and sponsorships)
- Published a book, as well as many articles, book chapters, and blog posts
- Produced plays, films, animations, speaker series, a festival, and other events
- Presented at industry and academic conferences about collaboration and creativity, humanizing care and work, and the value of arts, recreation, and cultural practices in healthcare
- Coached clients to build creatively-full lives
- Helped clients produce some incredible creative projects, as well as land also new jobs, win scholarships, and publish book chapters, blog posts, and academic articles in high ranking journals
And I am super pumped to help YOU move ahead with your writing with The IDEAS Framework!
Bottom Line!
“Write with Confidence & Ease: a course for professionals” will provide you with foundational strategies that I typically offer in my one-on-one private coaching at a fraction of the cost. You’ll receive core insights into The IDEAS Framework, a framework I developed for my own writing, that will help you build your writing confidence and organize your thoughts in a way that is authentic to you.
The course is delivered in a format that’s easy to follow at your own pace. There are 3 Modules, plus a bonus module which includes some immediate writing and editing tips (approximately 45 minutes total).
Module 1: Introduction to Writing with Confidence & Ease
Module 2: The IDEAS Framework
Module 3: Applying The Framework
PLUS – a BONUS module: Writing & Editing Tips
PLUS!! You will receive a PDF downloadable copy of the IDEAS Framework itself for easy reference. AND, as a gift, you will receive access to the Write with Confidence & Ease Workbook (regular $18 USD)
**All Modules are offered in video format with captions, and with downloadable transcripts.
All for $35 USD
(Approx. $49.00 CAD)