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Master the latest neuroscience research to develop a unique and powerful personal brand statement with the The Neuroscience of Personal Branding course. A brand statement is an essential part for every aspect from a celebrity or CEO to any business. The course guides you to utilize the knowledge of neuroscience to create and craft personal branding that will control your personal reputation. You will understand neuroscience research into the brain to realize how to understand people's emotion, thoughts, and behavior. The course explains to you the concepts of branding and the science behind it. The necessary tools and information needed to create a brand statement will be covered in the course. Upon completion, you will be able to develop a brand statement or personal branding that ensures a positive and unique view. What Will I Learn? After completion of this course you will have a clear understanding of the science behind branding and how to apply it to yourself You will have the tools and the information needed to create a brand statement that projects a positive and unique view Requirements You should be familiar with LinkedIn and with CV/Resume writing Who is the target audience? People that want to learn how to use Neuroscience to build online success People who want to take their LinkdIn profile to the next level Jobseekers who wish to standout from the crowd and learn how to positively frame their perception Professionals that want to learn the latest brain research into building positive perceptions People who are looking for ways to advance their careers and standout at work First time graduates who desire to learn how to use neuroscience to create a complelling first impression People looking to take control of their online and offline perception Introduction to the Neuroscience of Personal Branding Introduction FREE 00:03:00 Introduction to Neursceince - The fascinating story of where this all began 00:01:00 The beginnings of Neurosceince 00:03:00 Our brains are chemical 00:02:00 Our brains are lazy 00:06:00 How big brands use neuroscience and what we can learn from it 00:08:00 The 2 Factors Branding is about controlling perceptions 00:05:00 Branding is about communicating 2 critical aspects of the self 00:05:00 Creating Your Brand Statement - Step-by-step The Companion Survey 00:02:00 Interpreting Your Results 00:09:00 Examples and Types of Statements 00:10:00 Putting it all Together 00:03:00 Course Certification

Master the use of Camtasia 9 for creating and editing video for MAC and PC with the Camtasia 9 Training Course. Camtasia helps you to create and share amazing videos. The course teaches you how to use the video editing software and make professional videos with the software. At first, you will be familiar with the download and installation process of Camtasia. The techniques of importing images and other media, webcam video, and other screen recordings will be shown in the course. One of the problems in the present world is copy issues. Camtasia allows you to include a watermark in your videos and the course will show you how to add the watermark to your original work. Then you will know how to edit videos, add texts, animation, background, music and more. Next, the course illustrates the process of speeding up or slowing down the video, processing videos in various formats, recording computer screen and audio, and the volume concepts. Finally, the course discusses how to choose the best video hosting platforms for you. What you'll learn Download and install Camtasia. Record your computer screen and audio with ideal settings. Import media like images, video camera video, webcam video, audio, or other screen recordings. Put media in order so certain media will appear in front of or behind other media. Use annotations to get viewers' attention and focus them on a certain area of the screen. Remove a colour to add green screen effects to their images or videos. Add a watermark to a video to reinforce a brand and discourage piracy. Be familiar with the software interface, keyboard shortcuts, and best practices. Edit recordings and add elements like text, background music, and animations. Leverage existing assets within Camtasia 9 like animated backgrounds, music, and icons. Speed up or slow down clips to synchronize with voice narration. Understand and adjust volume levels and noise removal. Produce videos in different formats. Choose a video hosting platform that best serves the needs of the viewers. Requirements You should know how to use a computer at a beginner level. Who is the target audience? Entrepreneurs Video Editors YouTube Enthusiasts Anyone who needs to have professional video work done without paying hundreds to do it. Introduction 1. Camtasia Promo 00:01:00 2. Introduction Camtasia 00:01:00 4. Why Use Camtasia 00:01:00 3. Camtasia System Requirements 00:03:00 15. Downloading & Installing Camtasia 00:03:00 The Camtasia Beginner 5. PowerPoint Add-In 00:01:00 8. Camtasia Recorder Walkthrough 00:07:00 Camtasia Recorder in Action 00:01:00 11. Cleaning Your Desktop 00:01:00 12. Tips for Cleaning Your Desktop 00:03:00 10. Recording Seperately 00:03:00 The Camtasia Adept 6. Welcome Screen 00:01:00 7. Camtasia Editor Main Menu Walkthrough 00:06:00 13. Rendering Your Video in Camtasia 00:04:00 Basic Editing Walkthrough 00:08:00 16. Camtasia Media Library 00:02:00 32. Zoom In & Fit Videos to Canvas 00:02:00 33. Scale to Fit Feature 00:01:00 17. Annotations 00:05:00 18. Transitions 00:02:00 19. Behaviors 00:03:00 31. Clip Speed & Slow Motion 00:02:00 34. Zoom & Pan Feature 00:03:00 20. Animations 00:04:00 21. Cursor Effects 00:03:00 22. Voice Narration 00:02:00 23. Audio Effects 00:03:00 25. Shortcuts & Hotkeys 00:09:00 24. Visual Effects 00:04:00 26. Interactive Hotspots 00:04:00 27. Interactivity Quizzes 00:06:00 28. Closed Captions 00:05:00 29. Green Screen Editing 00:07:00 30. Green Screen Background 00:01:00 Course Certification

Learning to influence & persuade people will give you personal power over other people. This course will cover 9 powerful techniques you can use in your personal and professional life to get what you want in social situations. How To Influence People & Get What You Want In Social Situations Get more favors from people Gain more power socially Influence your customers to buy your products Influence people in your personal life Influence & persuade people in any social situation Learn To Influence & Persuade People In Any Social Interaction Why do you say yes to some people & no to others? How can you talk with more influence so you can get what you want? How can you persuade people to do something? We will answer these questions in this course. Every one around you uses the power of influence to communicate. But at different levels. Some people know how to use it and they become socially successful & get what they want while other people struggle socially. But don't worry, with this course, you will become to the category of people who are socially successful. Content & overview You will learn the 9 most powerful techniques in persuasion & influence when dealing with people. You will learn how to increase your success rate when asking a question to someone (it will really make your life easier), you will learn how to get more favors from people (don't overuse it ;-), how to get people to be drawn towards you, how to be categorized as friendly even before you open your mouth (this technique is incredible), how to influence people so they will be super nice when you approach them, how to be great at social skills influence, how to get people to value you socially & how to connect faster with people! What you'll learn : Learn the most effective techniques to influence & persuade people Gain more power socially & become socially successful! Learn psychological hacks to increase your influence over people Social Influence Social Persuasion Requirements : A willingness to apply the techniques discussed in the course Who is the target audience ? People who would like to increase their social influence People who would like to boost their social skills SECTION 1: Introduction Welcome FREE 00:03:00 SECTION 2: SOCIAL INFLUENCE: The SOCIAL PROOF Effect What is it? 00:03:00 How to use the power of SOCIAL PROOF to INFLUENCE people 00:01:00 SECTION 3: SOCIAL INFLUENCE: The ZEIGARNIK Effect What is it? 00:00:00 How to use the power of ZEIGERNIK EFFECT to INFLUENCE people 00:04:00 SECTION 4: SOCIAL INFLUENCE: The REASON Effect What is it? 00:02:00 How to use the power of REASON EFFECT to INFLUENCE people 00:03:00 SECTION 5: SOCIAL INFLUENCE: The CONSISTENCY Effect What is it? 00:02:00 How to use the power of CONSISTENCY EFFECT to INFLUENCE people 00:04:00 SECTION 6: SOCIAL INFLUENCE: The TALK ABOUT THEM Effect What is it? 00:03:00 How to use the power of TALK ABOUT THEM EFFECT to INFLUENCE people 00:03:00 SECTION 7: SOCIAL INFLUENCE: The HARD TO GET Effect What is it? 00:02:00 How to use the power of HARD TO GET EFFECT to INFLUENCE people 00:04:00 SECTION 8: SOCIAL INFLUENCE: The SIMILARITY Effect What is it? 00:01:00 How to use the power of SIMILARITY EFFECT to INFLUENCE people 00:04:00 SECTION 9: SOCIAL INFLUENCE: The LARGE REQUEST Effect What is it? 00:02:00 How to use the power of LARGE REQUEST EFFECT to INFLUENCE people 00:03:00 SECTION 10: SOCIAL INFLUENCE: The RECIPROCITY Effect What is it? 00:03:00 How to use the power of RECIPROCITY EFFECT to INFLUENCE people 00:04:00

The art of persuasion and influencing is an important skill to have in this modern corporate world. Persuasion skills help you to like encourage others to take action and get your ideas clearly. You can easily make the job done and get the best out of your employees and colleagues if you can influence them rightly. However, influencing others can be challenging if you go for it without proper training.  Our Ultimate Persuasion Strategies! - Influence Tools & Skills Course is designed to train you with the strategies and techniques of persuasion and enhance your influencing skills. You'll learn how to boost your likeability and your communication skills so you can efficiently build a connection with anyone, as well as earn their trust quickly. Besides, you'll learn why people do what they do, including what drives and motivates them, so you can use that knowledge to persuade them to take action.  What you'll learn Mastery Of The 6 Major Skills Of Persuasion Ability To Spot When Persuasion Is Being Used On YOU! Powerful Ways To Get Your Ideas Across Vastly Improved Communication Skills Powerful Selling Skills Be More Likeable & Trustworthy In The Eyes Of Others Powerful Ability To Motivate Others! Exceptional Rapport Skills Who is this Course for? Anyone who is looking for learning the strategies of persuasion and influencing others can take this course. This course a perfect fit for:  Marketers Sales People Team Leaders Supervisors Managers Teachers Requirements No formal qualification is required for this course. This course fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using a Windows computer, Mac, smartphone or tablet, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time, without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course and will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All of our courses are CPD and IAO accredited, so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Ultimate Persuasion Strategies! - Influence Tools & Skills What Is Influence & Why is It Important! FREE 00:06:00 The Power To influence - Beginning Concepts 00:13:00 The 6 Master Principles Of Persuasion - Part 1 00:15:00 The 6 Master Principles Of Persuasion - Part 2 00:16:00 The MUST Have Persuasion Tool! 00:09:00 Emotional Reasoning 00:06:00 MORE Powerful Tools Of Persuasion 00:17:00 Rapport Building & Reputation - Part 1 00:11:00 Rapport Building & Reputation - Part 2 00:16:00 Powerful Tools Of Persuasion - Part 1 00:13:00 Powerful Tools Of Persuasion - Part 2 00:12:00 Powerful Tools Of Persuasion - Part 3 00:15:00

Description: This Microsoft Office 2007 PowerPoint Beginners - Complete Video Course will provide you with an overview of the features and functions of Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007. By taking this course you will learn to work with PowerPoint environment, open move around in, and close a presentation, display different views of a presentation, save a presentation, quickly create a presentation, create a presentation based on a ready-made design, convert an outline to a presentation, reuse existing slides, create a photo album, enter text, edit text, add and manipulate text boxes, correct and size text boxes, correct and size text while typing, check spelling and choose the best words, find and replace text while typing, change the size, alignment, spacing, apply a theme, rearrange slides in a presentation, switch to a different color scheme, and more.  So, if you are interested to learn all the basics of Microsoft Office PowrPoint 2007, then you should join this course now. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Microsoft Office 2007 PowerPoint Beginners - Complete Video Course is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Microsoft Office 2007 PowerPoint Beginners - Complete Video Course is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Getting Started The PowerPoint Window FREE 00:17:00 Getting Help 00:01:00 New Presentations Creating New Presentations 00:09:00 Saving Presentations 00:03:00 Rearranging and Deleting Slides 00:03:00 Using Slides from Other Presentations 00:02:00 Formatting Slides Text Formatting 00:18:00 Modifying Text 00:10:00 Paragraph Formatting 00:03:00 Drawing Objects Shapes 00:05:00 Modifying Objects 00:16:00 Text in Shapes 00:12:00 Graphics WordArt 00:07:00 Pictures 00:10:00 Clip Art 00:07:00 Tables and Charts Tables 00:10:00 Charts 00:06:00 Diagrams 00:06:00 Modifying Presentations Templates and Themes 00:06:00 Slide Masters 00:17:00 Transitions and Timings 00:07:00 Speaker Notes 00:04:00 Setting Up Slide Shows 00:05:00 Proofing and Delivering Presentations Proofing Presentations 00:07:00 Running Presentations 00:02:00 Printing Presentationsns 00:07:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Microsoft Office 2007 PowerPoint Beginners - Complete Video Course 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Microsoft Office 2007 PowerPoint Beginners - Complete Video Course 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

SharePoint Foundation, launched by Microsoft, is an excellent solution for the business company if you need a secure, manageable, web-based collaboration platform. A solid foundation of the program will help you to run an organisation efficiently. The SharePoint Foundation Basics and Advanced - Complete Video Training course is the best solution if you want to be an expert user of SharePoint Foundation. The course is divided into two parts. At first, you will be introduced to basics of SharePoint Foundation and learn how to use lists, libraries, view, account information, etc. You will learn the procedures of organising, managing and sharing information. The second part will explain the contents of the first part elaborately. For example, you will learn the use of lists elaborately that includes the knowledge of announcements, events, link lists, task lists, contacts, and deleting list items. Similarly, the course explains about libraries, accounting information in detailed. In short, the course will make you a pro user of SharePoint Foundation and help you to work in this browser-based collaboration and document management platform. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? SharePoint Foundation Basics and Advanced - Complete Video Training is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our SharePoint Foundation Basics and Advanced - Complete Video Training is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Module 01 : SharePoint Foundation Basics Getting Started Getting Started 00:20:00 Lists Announcements 00:15:00 Events 00:10:00 Link Lists 00:07:00 Task Lists 00:11:00 Contacts 00:11:00 Deleting List Items 00:12:00 Libraries Document Libraries 00:30:00 Picture Libraries 00:23:00 Wiki Pages 00:15:00 Asset Libraries 00:03:00 Form Libraries 00:08:00 Team Communication Discussion Boards 00:16:00 Surveys 00:08:00 Blog Pages 00:15:00 Views Page Views 00:14:00 Personal Views 00:11:00 Account Information and Notifications Personal and Regional Settings 00:11:00 Alerts 00:15:00 RSS Feeds 00:16:00 Module 02 : SharePoint Foundation Advanced SharePoint Libraries SharePoint Libraries FREE 00:25:00 SharePoint Lists 00:44:00 Changing the Look and Feel Navigation 00:23:00 Site Themes 00:12:00 Customizing a Site Changing Site Components 00:18:00 Managing Item Controls 00:25:00 Editing Pages 00:14:00 Controlling Information Display Public Views 00:13:00 RSS Feed Settings 00:09:00 Creating Workflows Workflows 00:31:00 Adding to Site Galleries Site Galleries 00:18:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

As the workplace continues to evolve, remote working is no longer a novelty—it’s a standard part of modern professional life. The Effective Remote Working Course is designed to help individuals and teams build strong, efficient habits that support productivity, collaboration, and communication from any location. This course provides targeted guidance across three key areas: remote team management, online meetings, and working from home essentials. Whether you're managing people across time zones or trying to make your home office a hub of focus, this course addresses the challenges and opportunities that come with remote setups. From setting expectations to running smooth virtual meetings and creating an environment that supports your workflow, each module is tailored to provide clear, structured support for remote success. It’s time to approach remote work with strategy—not guesswork. Key Features of Effective Remote Working Bundle CPD Accredited Effective Remote Working Course Instant PDF certificate Fully online, interactive Effective Remote Workingcourse Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly 24/7 Learning Assistance Discounts on bulk purchases Enrol now in this Effective Remote Working Bundle course to excel! To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of Effective Remote Working skills to succeed in today's competitive world. In this in-depth Effective Remote Workingtraining course, you will develop the most in-demand Effective Remote Working skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills. Effective Remote Working Curriculum Course 01: Remote Team Management Course 02: Online Meeting and Virtual Conference Course 03: Working from Home Essentials Accreditation This Effective Remote Working bundle courses are CPD accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Certification Once you've successfully completed your Effective Remote Working course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). CPD 30 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This course is ideal for all employees or anyone who genuinely wishes to learn more about Effective Remote Working basics. Requirements No prior degree or experience is required to enrol in this course. Career path This Effective Remote Working Course will help you to explore avariety of career paths in the related industry. Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Hardcopy Certificate Hard copy certificate - Included Hardcopy Certificate (UK Delivery): For those who wish to have a physical token of their achievement, we offer a high-quality, printed certificate. This hardcopy certificate is also provided free of charge. However, please note that delivery fees apply. If your shipping address is within the United Kingdom, the delivery fee will be only £3.99. Hardcopy Certificate (International Delivery): For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10.

Time Management and Goal Setting Strategies are not just about spending excessive time on specific things; it's also about organising and adjusting. For example, spending excessive time at your office can cut down your prosperity at home. An effective time manager understands what he needs and contributes just the right amount of time to vital aspects of his life. This course is intended to bring you achievement both at home and at work. Time Management and Goal Setting Strategies, not a hypothetical course, but rather it is a course on the practice which real techniques, tools and skills that you can apply effectively, in real life. Course Highlights Time Management and Goal Setting Strategies is an award winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Certification & IAO accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector. It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Time Management and Goal Setting Strategies into 11 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession. To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 7 hours, 40 minutes and it is also possible to study at your own pace. We have experienced tutors who will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email. For further clarification, you will be able to recognize your qualification by checking the validity from our dedicated website. Why You Should Choose Time Management and Goal Setting Strategies Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Accredited certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Who is this Course for? Time Management and Goal Setting Strategies is CPD certified and IAO accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Time Management and Goal Setting Strategies is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. The Basics On Goal Setting FREE 00:30:00 You have To Believe In Your Goal FREE 00:30:00 Your Goals Have To Match Your Values 01:00:00 Your Goals Have To Fit Your Timeline 00:15:00 Your Goals Must Be Attainable 01:00:00 Write Out Your Goals For Time Management 01:00:00 Check Your Progress Regularly 00:15:00 PC Tools For Goal Setting 01:00:00 When Your Goals Fail 00:15:00 The Benefits Of Goal Setting For Time Management 01:00:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Time Management and Goal Setting Strategies 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Time Management and Goal Setting Strategies 00:20:00

Learning Objectives Introduction , Using Microsoft 365 for Collaboration , Conclusion   Pre-Requisites Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications and using the Internet.   Description This course is designed to give an overview of the Microsoft 365 suite and how to use it for collaboration. Work online, offline, and in collaboration with others. Students will create a plan, create and share a document, and learn to collaborate in Teams. Students will learn to co-author in Microsoft 365, use Yammer and Teams to get feedback and use Microsoft Lists to help create better delegation when working on projects. Collaborating in Microsoft 365 Beginner Course Introduction 00:01:00 Lesson 01: Overview 00:01:00 Lesson 02: Teams in Action 00:07:00 Lesson 03: Working with Meeting Recordings 00:04:00 Lesson 04:Creating a Plan 00:03:00 Lesson 05:Setting up Time 00:04:00 Lesson 06: Creating a Document 00:04:00 Lesson 07: Sharing a Document 00:02:00 Lesson 08: SharePoint in Action 00:05:00 Lesson 09: Difference between SharePoint and OneDrive 00:02:00 Lesson 10: Co-Authoring in Microsoft 365 00:04:00 Lesson 11: Best Practices of Co-Authoring in Microsoft 365 00:06:00 Lesson 12: Using Lists in Microsoft Teams 00:04:00 Lesson 13: Getting Feedback in Yammer 00:04:00 Lesson 14: Getting Feedback in Teams 00:07:00 Course Recap 00:01:00 Final Exam Final Exam - Collaborating in Microsoft 365 Beginner 00:10:00

 Course Description The Short Story Writing Certificate Course is for you, if you wish to write professionally or as a hobby, you will learn the skills and techniques required to write a successful short story and develop it throughout the course. You will be able to plan, write, submit, and sell your own commercial short stories. This course will cover generating ideas that will form the basis of sharp, compelling short stories, reading modern fiction with a critical eye to gain further understanding of the form, a wide range of key skills and writing techniques including plot, character, dialogue, structure and point-of-view. The course will also provide you with publishing ideas and resources for continuing your writing after the course is finished. 'Master the Art of Short Story Writing with The World's Foremost Writing Guru' * Harness your imagination quickly * Acquire the writing habit easily * Discover how to make your stories more commercial * Learn the habits of professional writers in just a few hours * Begin a new career as an author * Finally understand the needs of mainstream publishers and editors  Discover the reality of a writer's life, taught to you by the author of over thirty bestsellers. This course will take you on a thrilling journey, from acquiring the working writer's mindset to thinking of compelling ideas; from learning how to structure stories for maximum effect to correctly formatting and submitting your stories to editors and publishers. At the end of this course you can expect to be able to write commercial short stories easily and perhaps begin a whole new career as a freelance, paid author. Rob Parnell has been teaching writing for almost two decades. That experience has been synthesized into this unique course, then specifically designed and structured to help the beginner move from wannabe writer to professional wordsmith. Starting with an introduction to the writer's mindset, the course first focuses on mental preparation, ideal time management, goal-setting, and the importance of strong self-belief. There are pre-designed templates to aid in your understanding of these issues. In part two of the course, we look at inspiration and getting ideas, finding subject matter for your stories, as well as providing a clear guide to the fiction genres: romance, thrillers, horror, fantasy, and science fiction. In the third section, Rob Parnell reveals the tips and tactics of professional writers with crucial guidance on the creation of protagonists, building empathy, character motivation and agenda, dialogue, story setting, style, tone, description, point-of-view, plotting and much more. You will also discover the 7-Step Story Generator - a tool that allows you to develop and test any fiction idea. Plus, learn the ideal 5-Point Story Structure as well as how to easily create templates on which to hang commercial short stories. Along the way, there are text-based courses on character creation, plotting, and a special presentation of The Art of Story, a downloadable resource that fully explains the more technical aspects of ideal story structure. Rob also hosts a section on writing software, presenting the solution to any writer's needs. In part four, we explore the actual writing: how to write fluidly, without blocks, for maximum impact. How to create arresting opening paragraphs and compelling text. And, how to edit professionally for submission and publication. In part five, discover how to find and approach paying short story markets. A full market listing is available with the course. For those who want to self-publish, and start making money immediately, Rob presents crucial advice on formatting and publication through Amazon Kindle. This course is fully mentored - Rob is available on-line throughout your course journey to answer queries, offer guidance, and give support. Your very own writing guru is just a click away (via the Academy Console.) At the end of this course, you will possess a clear understanding of the short story marketplace and will therefore be ideally placed to compete in this exciting and fast-growing new career opportunity. At the very least, you'll be able to write fabulous short stories that people will love and admire! Plus, check out the bonus items at the bottom of this page! Introduction Introduction to Short Story Writing FREE 00:05:00 Foreword Who Am I to Run This Course? FREE 00:06:00 It's All About Mindset 00:07:00 What Tools Do You Need To Succeed? 00:05:00 Part One: Mindset Mental Preparation 00:04:00 Time Management 00:05:00 Self Belief 00:02:00 Goal Setting 00:01:00 Part Two: The Basics Subject Matter 00:04:00 Genre 00:07:00 Scope 00:02:00 Getting Ideas 00:02:00 Part Three: Construction Time The 7-Step Story Generator 00:02:00 Characters & Character Creation 00:03:00 Creating Protagonists 00:07:00 Character Motivation & Interactions 00:03:00 Story & Setting 00:03:00 The 5-Point Story Structure 00:02:00 Style & Tone 00:02:00 Point of View & Tense 00:03:00 Plotting & The Twist 00:03:00 Building a Short Story Template 00:02:00 Building a Short Story Template 00:02:00 Introduction to Scrivener All Hail Scrivener! 00:04:00 Part Four: Writing Your Story The Opening Paragraph 00:03:00 Fast Writing 00:04:00 The Second Draft 00:03:00 Polishing 00:04:00 Part Five: Submitting Your Work 6 Lectures It's All About Presentation 00:03:00 Dealing With Rejection 00:01:00 Rights and Payment 00:01:00 Kindle Publishing 00:03:00 Conclusion Short Stories 00:01:00 Resources Resources - Short Story Writing Certificate Course 00:00:00