Im in Uganda and running a nonprofit for indigenous Batwa (conservation & sustainable livelihoods), and trying to get a little money for my work here, and so teaching this class online is a great way for me to do that. We were set to start today but didn¹t get enough enrollees. I like to have at least 6 (and can take up to 15!)
WHAT: Online Nature/Science Writing Bootcamp! WHEN: Starting July 2, runs for 6 weeks WHERE: Online everything takes place by email, with Resources on a Yahoogroup. WHY: This course is jam-packed with useful information. You will get: * Constructive feedback on your queries and writing * Q&A interviews with environment/nature magazine editors including > * Smithsonian Magazine > * Audubon Magazine > * Sierra Magazine > * OnEarth Magazine > * The Atlantic Magazine > * Orion Magazine > * Bird Watcher's Digest and Birder's World magazines > * National Wildlife Magazine > * National Geographic > * And many more! * Weekly handouts with useful resources, articles, reviews, editor contacts and more. * An attentive instructor that tailors the course to student interests * View the course outline <http://wendeenicole.com/outline.htm> HOW: Sign up here http://wendeenicole.com/nature.htm (by Paypal credit/debit card or check) OUTLINE: http://wendeenicole.com/outline.htm i. Intro Post Bios, Interests, What you want to learn from this class I. Week 1 Opening Pandora's Box A. Outdoor Observation Journal Assignment 1 B. Freelancing 101 Resources II. Week 2 Know Thy Nature Magazine A. Individual Market Study Assignment 2 B. Environment/Nature Writing Resources C. Editor Interviews/Q&As III. Week 3 Sharpening the Focus A. Topic-Spoking: Assignment 3 B. Matching Ideas to Markets C. Research interviewing experts, doing research. IV. Week 4 -- Crafting a Catchy Query A. Develop a Query Assignment 4 B. Feedback V. Week 5 & 6 -- Research & Writing OPTIONAL Assignment 5 Due anytime before class ends (OR Catch up on previous assignments) A. Essay writing turn your journal entries into a saleable essay OR B. Featurette write a 1,200 word piece on a topic of your choice C. Any remaining questions - ask away! Wendee Nicole, M.S; Founder & Director, REDEMPTION SONG FOUNDATION http://www.redemptionsongfoundation.org <http://www.redemptionsongfoundation.org/> Growing Healthy Communities and Sustainable Ecosystems in Africa Donate: https://www.gofundme.com/redemptionsong Freelance Writer * Photographer * Bohemian (http://www.wendeenicole.com <http://www.wendeenicole.com/> ) **Online 6-wk Magazine Writing Class starts July 2 (wendeenicole.com/nature.htm)**
