Description

Want to be More Successful in Business? This Writing Class Will Help You Get the Results You Want!

What are the objectives of the Writing2020™ class?

• To teach participants the fundamental skills of written communication
• To enable participants to write well in multiple formats, such as sales letters, research documents, memos, emails, proposals, and reports
• To help participants gain more self-confidence with their writing skills

When is the Writing2020™ class?

• Spring session: Mondays, February 10, 2025 – March 24, 2025
• 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST
• Online
• Note: There is no class on Monday, March 10, 2025.

• Summer session: Wednesdays, June 25, 2025 – July 30, 2025
• 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST
• Online

What are the benefits of the Writing2020™ class?

• Communicating more effectively in writing
• Being viewed as more professional by writing in a way that yields credibility to you, your thought processes, and the overall image of your company
• Boosting your career as a result of more effective written communication
• Standing out among your peers by having strong writing skills
• Increasing your productivity and efficiency through accurate and concise communication
• Saving time and money by getting your point across to others … the first time
• Developing a skill that is transferable to any industry or endeavor

Who should take the Writing2020™ class?

• Professionals who want to boost their careers through enhanced written communication skills
• People who want to review the fundamentals of writing
• Individuals who want help from a professional to strengthen areas of weakness in writing
• People who desire a writing coach
• People who recognize and value the importance of written communication skills in their personal and professional lives

What do you learn in the Writing2020™ class?

• Stan’s 10-step writing process™: proven steps to make writing more enjoyable
• Core grammar skills that every good writer should know
• How to communicate your message using accurate and concise sentences
• How to write persuasive and compelling memos, email messages, and sales letters
• How to use active voice to punch up your writing
• How to write winning sales letters and cover letters

How is the Writing2020™ class structured?

For Individuals:

• Live, online webinar classes
• Six-week class with one 60-minute session per week
• Writing and grammar assignments throughout the class

For Companies and Government Agencies:

• Customized class at your location or online
• Interactive classroom environment
• Writing and grammar assignments throughout the class

What are the class requirements?

Prior to the start of the College Admissions Essay Boot Camp, participants should choose three essay questions that they want to work on during the boot camp. If you (the student) are unsure about the schools to which you plan to apply or the questions you want to use, we recommend that you review the Common Application (www.commonapp.org) and consider using the Common Application writing prompts.

To access the online webinar, students need to have a computer with the following operating system: Windows XP (or newer) or Mac with OS X 10.6 (or newer). You can also connect to the webinar from your Ipad, Android, or Iphone.

Instructor

Stanley B. Lemons

Education

• Texas Southern University, Ed.D. (Candidate), Houston, TX
• UCLA Anderson School, M.B.A., Los Angeles, CA
• Amherst College, B.A, Amherst, MA
• Georgetown University, Visiting Student, Washington D.C.
• Harvard Business School, Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
• Northwestern University (Kellogg), Executive Education, Evanston, IL
• Greenhill School, Dallas, TX

Experience

• Writer/Published Author
• College Counselor
• Teacher
• Scholarship Reviewer, UCLA Alumni Scholarships for Incoming Freshman
• Upward Bound Counselor
• Coro Foundation Public Affairs Fellow
• Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
• Peace Corps Recruiter
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Federal Government Grant Reviewer
• Global Marketing and Communications Strategist: The Coca-Cola Company, Citigroup,
• Southern Methodist University (SMU), S.B. Lemons & Company

Cancellation & Refund Policy

We reserve the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment. In the event a class is cancelled, please allow 4-6 weeks from the scheduled start date of the class to receive a refund. We also reserve the right to require the withdrawal of any participant whose conduct is unsatisfactory or who appears unlikely to benefit from our classes. If the directors of the classes make this decision, a refund will be given for the remaining portion of class fees.

We reserve the right to make staffing, schedule, or location changes as may be necessary.

If you wish to cancel your registration 15 days or more before a class, you will receive a full refund, minus a $100 processing fee. Please allow 4-6 weeks after the conclusion of the scheduled class to receive your refund. A request for a refund must be made in writing and forwarded to us via email. No refunds will be issued for any participant registration cancelled 14 days or less before the event.