SUSAN GROSSMAN's effective writing workshops, one on one tutorials and staff training sessions are designed to help journalists impress editors with their pitches, and PR and marketing departments get their message across clearly and succinctly. Her unique and lively approach, coupled with over 30 years as a successful journalist, enables participants to find the confidence and the right words to achieve a measurable outcome. 

Susan is a former travel journalist, magazine editor, author, hotel inspector and BBC reporter and presenter and is now a lecturer on the MA in journalism at Westminster University. 

REGULAR WORKSHOP:

'SELLING FREELANCE FEATURES' - email for dates

10am-5pm. Cost: £95. 

Venue: RIBA, Portland Place, W1 

Increase your earning potential: for published journalists, photographers and media professionals looking to write compelling synopses, re-work existing material, and approach new editors with confidence

'after your 'Selling Freelance Features' workshops I went straight home and sold my idea to the TES, thank you for all your wisdom and encouragement' (Rachel October 07)

TRAVEL WRITING AND PRESS TRIPS - individual help with travel writing, liaising with the travel industry and conveying a 'sense of place'.

(congratulations to Sarah,  winner of the the BA High Life Travel Writing competition 2008!)

Recent workshop participants have been published in: The Guardian, The Independent on Sunday, Time Out, TNT, Daily Mail, In London, The Standard, Metro, Fortean Times, Times Educational Supplement, Country Living, The Observer, Guardian on line, etc

Susan is also a popular and engaging Conference Speaker on topics including 'Impress the Press' and 'Get your Message Across'.

 'I would really like to be locked up in a room for 2 days with Susan, there is so much I want to ask her' (delegate, seminar 'Attractions of Snowdonia' April 08)

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Staff Training:  Simple and effective techniques to reach your target audience and achieve a measurable outcome.  Impress clients and the press, increase business or customers.  Approach editors, identify key messages, plan marketing campaigns, write press releases and communicate more effectively with the media.   

'I must thank you for the excellent courses that my staff have enjoyed...and your advice is put into practice frequently' (adhoc pr April 08)

'happy and motivated staff  returned after your training' (SureStart Islington June07)

Recent clients:  Attractions of Snowdonia, adhoc pr, Malta Tourism Authority, Sure Start Islington, Southern Housing, University College London, and numerous PR departments...  

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ONE ON ONE Tutorials:

INTERVIEW SKILLS: individual help with changing jobs, getting a university place or writing profiles 

CAREER COUNSELLING: identify your next steps and move forward with confidence - discover how you come across to others in interviews

FOR AUTHORS - GET PUBLISHED: impress publishers with your book synopsis and sample chapters; create your own publicity by pitching features on your forthcoming book to magazines and newspapers.

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What they say:

'you've even had an effect on an "old hack"!  Thanks for unveiling the whole world of opportunities' (Paul, May 08)  

 'your  workshop  gave me the confidence, structure and practical tools to make stylish and balanced pitches and has proved a happy turning point in my career' (Lyndsey, March 2008)

'thanks for everything Susan, I learned something important from you' (Pam, short-listed for the Guardian Mary Stott award November 07)

'you have an extraordinary gift for inspiring and enthusing others' (Kate, January 07)

For more information or to book a workshop or session email:

write0words(at)tiscali.co.uk  sgrossman(at)homechoice.co.uk 0207 794 0288  

Biography: Susan has contributed regularly to The Times and The Daily Telegraph, reported for Breakaway on BBC Radio 4, and presented the Food and Drink programme for BBC2. As an editor at Redwood Publishing she was responsible for the AA and BUPA magazines, and The Best of Britain guide to top hotels. She is author of six travel guides and worked ‘under cover’ for ten years as a BTA hotel inspector. She now lectures in journalism, speaks at conferences and works as a career coach.