• Welcome to Wordmaster Academy

     

    One day, I was checking my email. I saw the subject line "You saved my life." At the time, I had a daily devotion.  I posted a short inspirational message each day. I tried to make them substantial, challenging, and practical. It was more like Steak and Potatoes than Chicken Soup. 

    I opened the email. It was from one of my subscribers. She wrote that she had planned to kill herself. Her depression was so severe and various life circumstances were weighing her down. Something told her to check her email. She saw my devotion. Something connected with her and gave her enough hope to flush the meds she was going to overdose on down the toilet and push forward. 

    In today's information-driven world, the power of words is undeniable. From blogs to podcasts to video games the power of language is shaping our world. At Wordmaster Academy, we embrace this power with our motto, "Changing the World One Word at a Time."

    Our courses teach language mastery in many forms including fiction, nonfiction, and digital publishing. We offer a unique, interactive learning experience, where you can engage directly with your instructor. 

    With over 50 years of writing and 40 years in education, I'm here to guide your journey. Join our community, explore our offerings, and unlock exclusive resources by registering for free.

    See you in class, where we shape the future, one word at a time

     

    • Course Offerings

      Writing Courses

      For many of us, writing is more than a profession, it’s a calling. It’s our way of impacting the world. Whether you are just getting started writing, or you are an experienced writer seeking to level up your writing, our writing courses offer quality writing instruction by a seasoned professional at a price you can afford.

      • Write YOUR Novel YOUR Way. Learn to write your novel from a seasoned novelist and writing teacher by respecting your unique writing style. This in-depth course covers creating a premise, developing characters, structuring the story, and creating the world of your story. The course includes feedback from the instructor, optional Zoom workshops, and a critique of up to 20,000 words of your novel. Enrolment Key: WYNYW2024

      • Write and Publish a Short Nonfiction eBook in 30 Days or Less. Short nonfiction eBooks of 10,000 to 20,000 words are popular on Kindle. They can be written in a short time and published directly to Kindle for less than $20. This course lays out a thirty-day plan for writing and publishing your book. Enrolment Key: 30DAY2024

      • A Quick Guide to Writing Magazine Articles. Writing short nonfiction for magazines, blogs, websites, and e-zines can provide a steady source of income. Learn the basics of writing and selling magazine articles. Enrolment Key: MW2024

      • Turn Words into Cash. While you are working on that novel, there are ways to make money writing that you may not have considered. This course covers five such opportunities. Each lesson contains specific step-by-step instructions on how to make the most of each side gig for writers. Enrolment Key: WIC2023

      • The No-Excuse Zone: Reality-Based Planning for Writers. Setting goals and creating action plans to achieve those goals is vital to a writer’s productivity. More often than not, though, those plans go astray almost as soon as they are made. Life gets in the way. Reality-based planning assumes that life will get in the way and helps the writer still be productive in the real world of a day job, soccer practice, chores, and emergencies. Start making AND KEEPING goals with effective reality-based planning. Enrolment key: RBP2024

      Publishing Courses

       

      Publishing is no longer exclusively controlled by the major publishers. Today, authors have the option of successfully publishing their own books. There are companies out there that will charge thousands of dollars to help you make this happen. However, you can take charge of the publishing process yourself and publish books for less than $20. Our courses have saved students thousands.

      • Effortless eBook and Paperback Formatting. You don’t have to know code or learn complicated programs to format your book for publication. You can format an eBook in a matter of a few minutes just using a word processor. Using a free program, you can format your print volumes in under an hour. This course shows you how. Enrolment key: EBPBF2024

      • Fire Your Cover Designer. You might think it takes a great graphic design artist to create a book cover. In fact, you can create professional covers right on your own computer for under $10 using free or low-cost software. Enrolment key: DIYCD2024

      Online Education Courses

       

      In our fast-paced world where keeping skills updated and acquiring new skills is imperative for both professional and personal success, a market has opened up for independent teachers to share their skills online in a global classroom. Our courses help you meet this demand. These courses are based on the best educational practices that will ensure student success.

      • Become an Email Educator. Offering courses online does not need to be complicated or involve the use of sophisticated technology or media. If you have an email account, you can become an email educator. This course leads you through the process of creating a profitable online course delivered by email to your students. Enrolment key: EE2014

      • Create a Course Using ChatGPT… and Remain Human Doing So. Using generative AI tools like ChatGPT to help you create courses does not have to suck the humanity out of the process. This course shows how to use ChatGPT as a tool to help with the process while preserving the human element. Enrolment key: EE2014.