Comments on: Wednesday Workshop Links

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:14:39 +0000

Is it bad that I don't know what TEFL, TOEFL/TOEIC mean?

My best guess on the first would be teaching English as a foreign language. Not sure what the "O" would stand for, but the "IC" could mean "in conversation."

Am I close?

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:55:09 +0000

Krista, congrats! That's a great accomplishment! Your experience is a great example of making additional training a primary business goal. Love it!

By: Krista

Krista — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:58:53 +0000

I completed a 120-hour advanced TEFL course online over the winter.

No new gigs because of it yet, but I figured it would go well with my TOEFL/TOEIC experience.

I'd like to do some training on writing about natural health supplements and relevant FDA rules. I do see a few posts out there looking for this, and have some experience writing sales copy for these types of products.

It's hard to take the time to do these types of things when you have a full schedule, but probably definitely worth it!

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:34:55 +0000

Definitely either send me the links or post them here, Devon. Would love to see what's going on in your area, plus what else you're up to!

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:25:55 +0000

Thanks for the link love -- this should be a fun one!

The Environmental Reporting one sounds great, too, since I have a client for whom I'm writing about marine life. I'll have to check that out, too.

I'm taking 3 classes at the Cape Cod Writer's Conference in August -- one on suspense, one on historical research, and one on expanding the audience.

I'm teaching a three month tarot for writers intensive starting in September. That should be cool, too.