You’re already a pretty good writer. But what separates the greatest writers is their ability to think.
That's because at work, the skill we all call "writing" is really dozens of sub-skills—logic, argumentation, and anticipating what readers are thinking. It's not just choosing words. It's artfully formulating phrases that fling exact ideas into other people's minds even if they're six thousand miles away.
That's difficult. It takes training. But it's attainable. This course draws upon works of poetry and literature and philosophy to impart a trim set of thinking tools that may leave you euphoric—like you've awoken with the supernatural ability to see through everyone else's words and imbue your own with power.
What our team does with this power →
You'll hone three powerful writing skills
1. Writing concisely
2. Writing precisely
3. Writing to be easy to read
Together these make your writing "clear," which we define as the ability to convey precisely what you mean to and nothing that you don't. It's the antidote to misunderstanding and the power to persuade. At work, that's a superpower. Those who completed it report feeling more confident at writing, editing, and making themselves understood.
What's included
✔️ Three self-paced lessons you can easily fit into your routine.
✔️ Questions to ask while editing which you'll retain for life.
✔️ Slack group to network and learn from other writerly folk.
✔️ Practical weekly exercises you can apply at work today.
✔️ Curated readings and examples of great writing.
✔️ A Notion toolkit with diagrams, templates, and galleries.
✔️ A completion certificate for your LinkedIn and CV.
Each week, one lesson
1. An 1,800-word lesson that'll take eight minutes to read.
2. An exercise that you'll apply at work that week.
Plus, optional live group discussions. It nestles nicely into your otherwise busy, full-time schedule.
Plus, a community of like-minded writers to support
You'll get to join our writing Slack group for advice, job opportunities, and to share your work. You'll also get to meet the Fenwick team.
Why you should trust us
For ten years, the Fenwick team has been producing exceptional writing and design for companies from Salesforce to Shopify. There’s a reason we come recommended by Bessemer Venture Partners and MKT1.
This course is the accumulation of the knowledge we’ve gleaned from working with all these great companies and people.
The curriculum
Psst. You can easily fit it in around work
Here's the schedule:
- Monday, read the first lesson (8 minutes)
- Tuesday, discuss in Slack (25 minutes)
- Wednesday, apply it to your work (30 min)
- Thursday, apply it to your work (30 min)
- Friday, discuss in Slack (20 min)
Repeat that for two more weeks and you're done.