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It was a great learning experience and I am already employing some tricks of the trade. Thanks
-- PhD, Regulatory Affairs, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Thanks for your feedback and all the help you have provided during the course of the training. This training has definitely helped me write better.— Ankita Mishra, Associate Engineer, Research and Development, Neurosurgery, Integra

I have been very impressed by Pam Hurley's knowledge, presentation, and teaching ability. [Her] courses are useful to people who are interacting with clients, producing documents which may be audited, or using writing skills in their interactions with members of the company. I have attended several writing courses over the past two years, [and] Pam's courses far exceed anything I have attended.
-- Project Manager, PPD
Before taking the writing series offered by Hurley Write, Inc., I always struggled with giving directions or action items in writing. Now I understand better how to help my readers complete tasks.
-- CRA, Purdue Pharma, LP
I found the class to be very helpful and informative. Pam did a fantastic job in getting the information [across].
-- Engineer, Sikorsky Aircraft, CT
The course was useful on two fronts. First, it should approve my writing as I work at applying the lessons until they are integrated into my technique. Second and possibly more important, the course provides insight into to technical writing that will make accepting criticism less stressful. The stress comes from not understanding where all the red came from it is not a matter personal preference, but accepted standards.
-- Keith M. Groth, CIH, CSP, Industrial Hygiene Program Manager, IHI Environmental
I thought the online [technical] writing course was very well-designed and gave me new insights into the entire writing process. It enabled me to present my ideas for proposals with a better focus and I was able to capture new ideas for a larger audience base.
-- Technical Writer, US Army
[T]hese classes have been very useful for me: I am definitely starting with an outline and always wondering whether the report is clear, consistent and able to meet audience needs.
-- Senior Research Associate, Mapi Values USA
Dr. Hurley covers the entire writing/editing process in 6 weeks. Interesting and fun e-learning sessions and homework assignments. The instructor's accessibility and feedback (as well as the student's completing the homework assignments) are all key to the learning process. I whole-heartedly recommend this class to anyone who wants to improve their writing skills.
-- Administrative Assistant, TAP Pharmaceuticals
Great workshop!
-- Lab tech, Bayer Corp.
Right after Pam's class, we saw a difference in just the emails people who attended have been writing. I recommended [to upper management] that we continue with the course and that we send all of our people through the course.
-- Allen Belle, Computer Associates Manager
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comments and help throughout the [Writing the Scientific Manuscript] course.
—Razan Aboljayadel, Research Technician, Saudi Arabia
Since taking Pam Hurley's writing classes, I waste less time and energy when writing. I am better prepared to write.
-- Monitor, Lineberry Research
Our group definitely benefited from the course! Being in different writing phases, we all got valuable tools and a lot of good advice to draw from [for our] ongoing work. Thank you!
--Lis E. Mortensen, Physical Geographer, Head of Geoinformation Dept. Faroese Earth and Energy Directorate.
First, I would like to thank you so much for such an interesting course and for answering all my questions whether they were assignment related or off-topic. I enjoyed so much learning and interacting with you. I did learn a lot during the last 6 weeks. The course was so interactive and I so enjoyed all the dialogues we had on each assignment. I also liked the idea of resubmitting assignments as it gave me a chance to spend more time thinking on my assignment and amending my solution.
-- Engineer, Canada
Thanks for your comments through all [the] modules. They [have been] very helpful for improving my writing skills.
-- Researcher, Targacept
I have really enjoyed and benefited greatly from your course. Your feedback has been very prompt and always useful. My wife and I are starting a documentation business here in Ireland, after having worked in the areas of Medical Device and Pharmaceutical for many years, and I am inspired by the quality of your website and training offerings. It's really great to see these courses on offer.
-- Damien Sherlock, Quality Documentation, Galway, Ireland
Thanks for your feedback and all the help you have provided during the course of the training. This training has definitely helped me write better.—Ankita Mishra, Associate Engineer, Research and Development
-- Neurosurgery, Integra.
The comments [Hurley Write] made on the SOPs I wrote while taking the online Writing SOPs class were very useful. I have taken all the comments and have been implementing them into the SOPs I been creating. Thanks again for all your help.
-- Antoinette Athill-Christmas, Administrative Coordinator, Ross University, North Brunswick NJ
It has been pleasure taking this online course from Hurley Write. Your effective and positive feedback has made this a very enjoyable experience. I've learned so much in a very short period of time.
-- Paula Thompson, Technical Writer
While taking the online course, I began editing some of our workplace documents to better reflect the concepts taught in the course. A letter that I edited, based on the concepts taught in your class, is going through its final phase of edits by management.
-- Hydrologist, Bureau of Reclamation
Pam Hurley was asked to tailor a short writing seminar to address the specific client communication needs of our technical staff based on writing samples. Samples included a newsletter, business letters, email, and procedure documentation. She delivered a splendid presentation focusing on more effective communication styles and language. Even our most accomplished authors learned a few techniques to more efficiently and effectively communicate the same material. Great value-added training.
-- Patrick Revelle, Manager, Northrup Grumman
Thank you so much for all your help during these last six weeks. I personally believe that your course has provided me the tools necessary to become a more successful writer and I hope with more hard work that I can one day produce high-quality scientific manuscripts.
-- Brian Nelson Griffith, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Nutrition,
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Thanks to your suggestions, you help me to understand the areas where I needed to be clearer and more concise. I don't believe that I would have been as comfortable submitting my application without your assistance. You've helped me to strengthen my writing and communication skills and I feel better prepared for future writing experiences. The best part of this experience is that I was awarded the NRSA on the first submission! Thank you so much for your time, patience and suggestions.
-- Leah W., Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
[The onsite technical writing class ] was the best I've ever attended!
-- Sandra Rhodes, ECP/SWE Manager, Bechtel Jacobs Co.
Pam Hurley's teaching style is outstanding and I learned a lot. I will recommend [the class] to some of the people I know who would like to improve their communication skills and may find your course interesting.
-- Physician, Italy
Thank you for the course. I have really enjoyed it and learned a lot, especially from taking my time to work through the exercises. I look forward to gain more experience and try out the methods and lessons as I get more involved in writing reports at work.
— Frank Poulsen, Quantitative Ecologist, ESSA Technologies
Writing has always been a challenge for me as a foreign medical graduate who learned (is learning) English as an adult. Your online course has given me many tools to use in my career, but what I am most thankful for is for helping me overcome my fear of writing in this high literacy environment. I am determined to improve my writing skills by continuing practicing. Thanks again for your teaching and support; I will recommend this course to friends and colleagues.
-- Physician, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Our group definitely benefited from the course! Being in different writing phases, we all got valuable tools and a lot of good advice to draw from [for our] ongoing work. Thank you!--Lis E. Mortensen, Physical Geographer, Head of Geoinformation Dept. Faroese Earth and Energy Directorate 
Hurley Write, Inc., classes have helped promote [writing] uniformity within the company.
-- Lab Director, aaiPharma
Rapid transitions between instruction and exercises facilitate learning and retention.
-- Economist, HUD
Thank you for the course. I am able to apply much of it to what I currently do at work. LOSE THE FLUFF is my new motto
—Mary Koschene, Taxslayer
The instructor did a great job of keeping everyone involved. The in-class exercises and breakout sessions were great!
-- Scientist, EPA, Atlanta, GA
[The scientific writing workshop] has changed my thought process when approaching writing, and has definitely brought back the joy of learning.
-- SRA, Pulmatrix, Inc.
Thank you so much for your guidance over the last few weeks. It has been greatly appreciated and helpful. I look forward to taking more classes with you.
-- Applications Specialist, Balchem
Pam is a real gem, and was successful delivering the course content in a highly effective manner. She exhibited great professionalism and patience throughout the course. Thank you.
-- Engineer, Southern California Edison
I will be able to apply what I learned in this class to writing SOPs immediately!
-- QA Analyst, Covidien
Your [online] course was nicely designed for working people as it didn't require lengthy exercises yet repeatedly touched on problem areas. Learning to avoid non-referent pronouns and subsequent considerations of sentence length and wording presented options I'd never considered.
-- Corey Williams, R&D Chemist, Markem-Imaje
The class "Writing the Scientific Manuscript" was extremely valuable as it established approaches to the writing process that can be used in any writing assignment. The feedback helped me understand when and where I was not getting my point across to the reader. Pam is fantastic to work with and very accessible. I highly recommend this course.
-- Mick Secord, Chemist, Dover Product ID Group
It was really nice to work with you over the past two months. Your audience oriented approach is very useful, as past writing classes I attended always focused on grammar and format, etc.
-- Scientist, Bayer
Thank you so much for all of your assistance with my paper. This course was so valuable to me both for making my paper stronger and for highlighting things that I need to be more cognizant of in my day to day writing. If my paper does get published, I will definitely let you know.
-- Quality Assurance Auditor, Charles River
This has been a very rewarding course for me. I learned a lot. I will greatly benefit in writing technical papers or reports what I learned from your course.
-- Lead Economics and Business Analyst, MITRE
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Online Business Writing

This seven-week week online course discusses issues writers encounter in business writing: how to write for a particular audience; how to use the best organizational strategy for the greatest impact; how to use language effectively; how to write emails, business letters, and reports; and editing and proofreading strategies. This course includes

Benefits

  • Techniques to write business documents, including emails and business letters, that get the point across the first time
  • Time-tested strategies to ensure that your business documents are concise and to the point
  • Strategies to write better business documents by avoiding business clichés and jargon, and wordiness
  • Techniques to plan, write, and edit business documents
  • Voiced lectures
  • A personal editor (feedback option only)
  • Discussion and examples supplement (pdf)
  • Job/Writing aids (pdf)
  • Knowledge checks
  • Weekly writing options
  • Written feedback on submitted writing
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Weekly chats

Topics

  • Module 1: Getting Started in the Writing Process
    • Analyzing audience needs
    • Understanding purpose
    • Understanding the necessity of persuasion
    • Maintaining a positive image
  • Module 2: Organizational Strategies
  • Module 3: Effective Business Language Use
    • Avoiding clichés
    • Being precise and concise
    • Using appropriate emphasis
    • Avoiding wordiness
  • Module 4: Writing Concise, Precise Emails
    • Planning
    • Writing effective subject lines
    • Getting to the point
    • Ensuring readability
  • Module 5: Writing Effective Business Letters
    • Getting to the point
    • Ensuring proper format
    • Avoiding clichés
    • Using paragraphing appropriately
    • Using the "sandwich" technique to relay bad news
  • Module 6: Writing Business Reports
  • Module 7: Editing and 
                     Proofreading Strategies
    • Defining editing and proofing
    • Foolproof techniques
    • Becoming your best editor
    • Helping others edit

Need more info? Contact us to receive a PDF that outlines objectives and concepts covered in the course!

Cost: Only $599 per person, with discounts available for multiple attendees from the same organization! 

Student discounts now available (with a valid .edu email). Contact us for more info!

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Choose the option that works best for you:

Option 1: Independent Study/Quick Study - $464.25 See Details
  • Our lowest-priced option
  • Access to each module for one week
  • Access to downloadable supplements, writing aids, and writing options
  • No feedback on written work
Option 2: Expert Guide - $619.00 See Details
  • Our mid-priced option
  • Access to each module for two weeks
  • Access to downloadable supplements, writing aids, and writing options
  • Personal editor and personalized, substantive feedback on writing submissions
  • View new modules at your convenience.
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Option 3: Pace Yourself - $639.00 See Details
  • Our most flexible option
  • Access to all modules at once for a total of three months
  • You view the modules when you’re ready
  • Review the modules in any order you choose — all at once or one at a time — and review past modules any time
  • Access to downloadable supplements, writing aids, and writing options
  • Professional editor and personalized, substantive feedback on writing submissions
  • Weekly video chat with your editor