Learn to Write Like Barack Obama

Barack Obama's exceptional skill with words has helped him to rise swiftly from obscurity to President of the United States. In our half-day Write Like Obama course, you will learn the secrets behind his inspiring speeches and his well-crafted books.

Find out what gives Obama's words such lyrical power; what rhetorical devices he uses to convince and persuade; and how he gains the support of such a wide range of people worldwide.

This unique course has been developed by Editor Group through an analysis of Obama's books, speeches and other writing. We have also reviewed the President's own revealing comments on writing, statements by his famously young speechwriter and other sources, to develop a comprehensive picture of Obama's approach and writing techniques.

This understanding is translated into seven key principles that you can employ in your writing. Join us to find out what makes Obama tick, how words helped him to get to where he is today, and the rhetorical techniques and writing skills he uses to convince, motivate and inspire.

Who should come

This writing course is for experienced corporate writers who want to add some of the Obama magic to their words; executives who want to use words more effectively to lead their teams; and anyone fascinated by the power of words and the Barack Obama phenomenon.

What's included?

Obama writing samples and reading list prior to course
Half-day of writing training, including catering (if held at Editor Group)
Workbooks and takeaway examples
Complimentary copy of The Essentials of Great Writing book for each attendee

Read the Sun Herald editorial about this course.

Read the Sun Herald news story: So you want to be like Obama?

BOOK NOW

See the right hand column for upcoming Public Courses (open to individuals and small groups) and contact details for booking a Group Course. We look forward to seeing you soon!

LENGTH:

Half-day (9:00am-1:00pm)

LOCATION:

Sydney CBD, Canberra CBD or your offices

FEES:

Public course: $440.00 per person.

Group course: $3,850 for up to 10 people
Discounts available for not-for-profits

PUBLIC COURSE BOOKINGS:

Sydney 1 December 2010 - Book now
10% off for bookings before 19 November 2010

GROUP COURSES:

Contact Evelyn Freeland on 02 8912 9500 or efreeland@editorgroup.com

TRAINER:

Tony Spencer-Smith is an experienced corporate writer and editor, the former Editor-in-Chief of Australian Reader's Digest magazine, and an award-winning novelist.

COMMENTS FROM ATTENDEES:

"Write Like Obama is the best course I have ever done. It was highly original in format, truly fascinating and also valuable from a professional perspective. I am recommending it to everyone I can think of."
Emma Rogers, Senior Manager, Public Relations, VMware

"Write Like Obama is an inspiring course, based as it is on the word skills of an exceptionally eloquent man. By classifying Obama's skills into the seven pillars of great writing, the course makes it easy for us to see how we can use these skills in our own writing. It especially demonstrates the importance of rhetoric in any piece of captivating writing."
Jenny Miller, APSMA

"Write Like Obama is a thought-provoking course that has provided me with key tools to get my points across more effectively. I found it really valuable to learn how to dissect a piece of writing to see the writing skills being used."
David Glasson, CFO, General Practice Education & Training Limited, Canberra

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