The online course is a phenomenon of the times. And it can be extremely useful\u2014a worthwhile endeavor for anyone who wants to become more educated in a particular area of interest or expertise and who doesn\u2019t have the time to take real-time, in-person classes. <\/p>\n
I teach four different online courses for authors and freelance writers. I\u2019ve added something that may be unique\u2014I teach my courses on-demand. This means that you don\u2019t have to wait for the classes to start. You can sign up when you are ready and I will present the course just for you. <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how it works, you choose the day of the week on which you\u2019d like to receive lessons. I will send you a lecture and an assignment on that day each week during the 6 or 8 week course and provide whatever feedback you require throughout the duration of the course. This is actually a rather inexpensive way to work with me one-on-one. <\/p>\n
If you are struggling to write a book proposal or you don\u2019t even know where to start writing one, sign up for my 8-week BOOK PROPOSAL course and I\u2019ll guide you in writing a successful book proposal for a fee of $200. If you were to work with me at my consultation fee, this may cost you considerably more.<\/p>\n
If you need help promoting your book, you might benefit from my 6-week Book Promotion Workshop or the course on How to Write and Sell Magazine Articles, which is an excellent way to promote a nonfiction book.<\/p>\n
I also teach a Self-Publishing Workshop\u2014where I guide you in setting up your own publishing company. (8 weeks, $160)<\/p>\n
If you need help writing a book proposal, promoting your book, breaking into the magazine article business or establishing a publishing company of your own, consider signing up for one (or more) of my online, on-demand courses. Check them out at http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/htm<\/a>. There, you\u2019ll also find links to \u201cHow does an online class work?\u201d and testimonials from Patricia Fry\u2019s students, clients and customers.<\/p>\n KUDOS for Patricia<\/strong> What\u2019s Happening at Catscapades?<\/strong> Updates at My Website <\/strong>
\nHey, check out my article at Publishing Basics <\/em> http:\/\/www.publishingbasics.com<\/a>. They feature my article, \u201cEditing is a Process,\u201d in their April 14, 2009 newsletter. Scroll down to find my smiling face alongside the link to my article. If you struggle with the editing process, this article may bring you some comfort and give you some tools.<\/p>\n
\nFor the cat people among you, I updated my Catscapades blog yesterday. At my cat Max\u2019s request, I have featured one of his glamour shots. http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades<\/a>. Max is our formerly feral 11-year-old cat and boy is he a handsome dude\u2014don\u2019t you think? Also take a look at Smokey, Frigie FryPan, Daisy, Pumpkin and little Catalina in previous posts at the Catscapades blog site. For more cat photos and lots more cat stories, order your copy of Catscapades, Tales of Ordinary and Extraordinary Cats <\/em><\/strong>today: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades.html<\/a> <\/p>\n
\nI\u2019m preparing to have an open house at my updated website, but it\u2019s not quite ready, yet. My webmaster has completed some of the updates, but the resources page is still in progress. I am hoping for an April 20 open house. Stay posted.<\/p>\n