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Budding writers get tips in PCC online class

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Take advantage of a flexible schedule and discover the writer hidden within in Portland Community College’s upcoming online writing class.

If you’ve dreamed of writing creatively, the Beginning Writer’s Workshop non-credit course is a great place to start. Instructor Ann Linquist will introduce students to the writing life and cover how to improve writing skills and new ways to stretch your creative muscles.

Held This class is a six-week, held entirely online via the Internet, the six-week class offers the flexibility to open lessons whenever your schedule allows and features discussion boards with the instructor and other students. The class will be offered twice this spring: choose from April 19 through May 26, or May 17 through June 23. Cost is $85. To register, email ddavis@pcc.edu, or visit www.ourcoursescometoyou.com.

For more information, contact PCC Community Education at 503-731-6619.

About James Hill

James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »