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Finally, the secrets of writing fast

in an email-based course!

• Are you a corporate communicator with a boss who thinks you write too
s-l-o-w-l-y?

• Are you a copywriter or freelancer who sometimes fails to meet deadlines?

• Do you want to write a book but haven’t managed to get beyond the first couple of pages?

• Are you a world-class procrastinator who will use any excuse to delay writing?

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I am LOVING the Extreme Writing Makeover

program. I often use your suggestions or

those of the folks you interview as I guide

my own students in their studies.

~Kelly Beischel
Assistant professor,

Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio

Introducing an easy-to-take 52-week course!

WHAT IS IT?: Extreme Writing Makeover is a home study program, so you don't have to travel anywhere. Start any time you like and you’ll simply receive a lesson – delivered in chronological order -- once a week via email.

WHAT’S YOUR COMMITMENT?: You’ll be able to read the lesson in four minutes or less. Warning: There will be homework! But it’s just for your own eyes – you don’t need to submit it and it won’t be marked. Homework can be done in less than an hour (sometimes significantly less time -– this is all about working quickly!) The purpose is to help you really understand the lesson.

WHAT DO I PROMISE?: As the former features editor at a metropolitan daily, I have lots of experience coaching writers. What’s more, I suffered from my own terrible case of writer’s block and I understand the pain you are feeling. I’m also the author of the popular 8½ Steps to Writing Faster, Better, and I have my own successful writing and communications consulting business. I can help you.

THE ADD ONS: You aren’t required to buy my book to take the course, but you’ll get a 25% discount on the premium version of the course if you have or buy the premium book. Think you might need some extra support? Then be sure to get the premium version of the course, which gives you unlimited email access to me so you can ask questions anytime. As a premium student you’ll also get access to a monthly phone-based group coaching session.

EXPECTED RESULTS: People who work with me tell me they can double or triple their writing speed. Some do even better than that! Suddenly, you’ll have a system for writing that puts you in control – instead of having it control you.

Product information

The course is divided into three main segments:

Preparation – 18 weeks

Writing – 16 weeks

Editing – 18 weeks

You’ll notice I devote more time to preparation and editing than I do to writing. This reflects my core belief that many people spend too much of their lives staring at blank computer screens. I’ll help you banish that bad habit!

Your course has been a great investment. I like

the brief weekly lessons. And, even the lessons

that address tools I've used for years, such as

mindmapping, offer a new idea or two.

Ruth Wahtera

Hudson Valley, New York

I can’t begin to thank you enough for your

constant guidance; I look forward to your missives

every week.

Judith F. Minkove
Editor & senior writer
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Baltimore, MD

Over the 52 weeks of lessons, here are some

of the topics you’ll learn:

• Celebrating what makes you, you: Finding your own natural writing voice.

• How to analyze a piece of writing you’d like to emulate.

• Setting your own, realistic writing goals.

• The best software for organizing your own research.

• Thoughts on the aha! experience and how you can use it to speed up your writing.

• Five ways to stop yourself from editing while you write.

• Best methods for enhancing the verbs in your writing.

• How to set up your computer so it does much of your editing for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

about Extreme Writing Makeover

NOTE: If you already own a premium version of 8 1/2 Steps to Writing Faster, Better, be sure to email Daphne for the special code you need to get a $49 discount on the course (available on the premium version only!) Email: daphne @ publicationcoach.com

And regardless of which version you buy, you get:

Daphne’s 100% turnaround money-back guarantee
If, after making your purchase, you feel the course isn’t going to work for you, simply email Daphne within the first six weeks and you’ll get your money back, no questions asked. If you don’t like the book, return it and your guarantee is valid for one full year from your date of purchase.

Every time I dial in to your teleclass I am amazed by

how much inspiration I receive from it.

Richard C Mains

President/Principal scientist Mains Associates

Berkeley, CA

Extreme Writing Makeover	Regular version	Premium version
Extreme Email Writing Makeover: A 750-1,000 word lesson, once a week for a year. Includes (self-directed) homework! Start anytime.
Email support: Email Daphne anytime and she'll move mountains to get back to you within 24 hours!
Copy of 8 1/2 Steps to Writing Faster: You'll receive a copy of the premium version of my top-selling book, complete with audio goodies. (*If you already own the book, email me and I'll send you a special code that will give you a $49 discount on the premium course.)
Group coaching sessions: On the first Tuesday of every month, Daphne hosts a group coaching call. Ask her your questions, live. Interact with other writers. Learn more about what you're doing right/wrong. Can't attend? It's recorded and you can email Daphne your questions in advance.
INTRODUCTORY OFFER	$359 $229 U.S.	$399 $249 U.S.
	(Regular version)	(Premium Version)

P.S. Still have questions about Extreme Writing Makeover? Please email Daphne anytime at: daphne @ publicationcoach.com