Grace’s Endorsements
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“This class was just what I needed—well-curated content, short but effective video lessons, a supportive community and a super-responsive teacher. Would definitely recommend!”
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“This class included a lot of good, useful information. I basically understood the process, but haven't begun to actually send pitches out. I feel more prepared to do so after taking this class. the instructor gave thoughtful, personal answers to every question. ”
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“The class material is excellent and well presented. The additional reading materials and links help reinforce the subject. I found the feedback Grace offered on the student projects very helpful, even though I didn't post my own class assignment due to time limitations. Her suggestions provided additional insight into ways of thinking about selecting a topic and writing a pitch that I might not have considered. This class has made me more aware of what editors are looking for.”
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“What a great investment! Time well spent in well organized, effective practice. I definitely recommend Grace as a teacher. She has strong insight into how to best share her knowledge and expertise.”
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“Grace was wonderful! Not only does she obviously know her stuff, she communicated her experiences and taught in a clear, direct way that made me more excited to read all the articles she provided and re-watch her videos. She was also quick to provide feedback on the homework assignment and was encouraging while offering constructive feedback.”
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“This was a great class. Grace packed in a lot of useful info in a short amount of time. Both informative & inspiring. ”
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“Grace provided a nice overview of what makes for a good personal essay, offered us all with useful commentary on our in class writing assignment, and followed up with a helpful list of publications that are looking for essays! Grace was knowledgable and encouraging!”
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“I enjoyed the class very much. Felt very quick to me, however was grateful for the information that was shared through Grace's experience. I would love to see a workshop or regular class held with the same people each time. Would be great continuous development and good networking. Overall, however, Grace was lovely and I look forward to taking another class with her again soon.”
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“The best part of this class was reading my classmates material. Very funny and insightful stuff.”
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“It was good to meet other writers in my position. The class itself had some useful insider tips to remember. ”
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“I really enjoyed this class and learned a lot. You can't beat the price, that's for sure! Grace was very informative. I'm already looking for other classes to join!”
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“I would recommend the humor writing class with Grace to anyone who wants to improve their writing skills. She presents great information in her lectures and gives a good deal of constructive personal feedback on projects. She also spends time in her lectures teaching how to give feedback to each other in a positive and constructive manner, which sets a very safe, open tone for sharing work! ”
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“Grace was fantastic with feedback, help, and explaining what was missing. Great at explaining the art of showing not telling. Thanks Grace, great class!”
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“Grace provides a well-structured overview of how to write a personal essay that is publishable. She provides good examples of the genre, and gives students the opportunity to practice and receive feedback from peers. The class is an informative and inspirational "jump-start" to craft of writing for magazines. ”
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“Grace's lecture was extremely informative and honest about the editorial business and the writing market. ”
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“As a newbie to this field, I found the class extremely informative. I was left with realistic expectations and the tools I need to start my work. Thanks Grace!”
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“Great class for anyone interested in delving into the waters of freelance non-fiction writing. Beyond class time, Grace's list of magazines, newpapers, and blogs accepting freelance writing is priceless.”
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“this was a great class - short but informative. grace had a lot of wonderful tips beyond the obvious, answered all the 'what you really wanted to know but were afraid to ask' questions, and also provided very detailed hand-outs in case of short-term memory failure. she was nice, very well-prepared, interesting and a great balance of inspiring anecdotes and practical advice. easy recommendation.”
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“Grace was consistently kind, constructive and specific in her feedback. She inspired me to write, then sharpen my work. Her love of writing is evident and contagious.”
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“This class was an incredibly effective, "judgement free" zone, where Grace's insightful and constructive criticism was thoroughly appreciated. I had a better time during this 1 1/2 hour class than I did during a semester-long creative writing course as an undergrad. I highly recommend both the course and the instructor.”
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“Grace is an excellent teacher. She provided an in-depth class that helped demystify the steps to getting published. She was patient, funny and smart!”
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“Grace's class was one of the most informative and well organized Skillshare classes I've attended.”
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“Grace is extremely organized and manages the class time well. Her powerpoint was very clean and well designed and the examples of her personal work make the idea of pitching much more accessible to everyday writers. She's conscious of everyone's questions and takes time to thoroughly address them all. ”
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“Grace took us through a well-paced and super informative introduction to pitches. As a total beginner to the world of journalism, I felt much more confident diving in having taken her class!”
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“Grace Bello was a terrific teacher to my Humor Writing Class. She's very organized and gives clear, constructive instruction. Grace made taking this class such a pleasure. She took us through her writing process, gave helpful advice on creative and business matters, and made the whole experience fun at the same time. I hope to write/work/chuckle with her again. ”
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“Grace blends a very grounded presence with her own quirky humor and real-life advice. She covered some great pieces of this topic and was very positive and supportive. I can tell she takes what she learns from each teaching experience and keeps improving what she offers.”
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“She's all the good things a teacher should be: professional without being stuffy, punctual but flexible, and heavily engaged. She gives tailored feedback and doesn't hesitate to answer your questions (even when they're not good ones).”
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“Grace's teaching style is very practical and clear. Her feedback is always quick, relevant and to the point. Five stars! ***** ”
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“Great class with a thoughtful selection of reading materials. I really enjoyed the stories my classmates wrote and the feedback I got was helpful too. Thanks for the class, Grace!”
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“Grace is, at heart, a wise encourager. I found that she looked for the best in everybody's writing and kindly used her fresh perspective and real-world experience to point people in a direction that would both serve the work and make the writers feel emboldened to continue to hone their skills with enthusiasm and optimism and not get caught up worrying about things like spelling or tiresome run-on sentences (like this one). I really enjoyed the class and would recommend it to anyone who would like to dip their toes into (or just run, jump, and make a splash) in the ocean or opportunity that is humorous writing. Grace will keep you afloat and guide you to where you want to go.”
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“First time learning on Skillshare and so inspired by the class. Teacher's feedback was fast and constructive, really drove me to read and write more. ”
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“Grace is an excellent teacher. Her insightful feedback helped me to improve my writing.”
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“This was my first online course and it couldn't have been better! Grace's advice was practical and having deadlines pushed me to write more regularly. Would recommend her class (and funny stories) to a friend. ”
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“A very affable and well-informed teacher, who surprised me by mentioning non-mainstream books and authors that I had discovered recently in my own readings. Very forthcoming with information and suggestions, with a good writing exercise in the middle of the class.”
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“A great beginner writing class. It was a comfortable and open environment and Grace couldn't have been more open to everyone's writing and voices. Would definitely take another class with Grace.”
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“Grace's class was well worth it. Her session was highly informative and participatory. I appreciated her genuine engagement with students' questions. I came away with context, clear concepts, and a plan for next steps.”
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“Great insight into the field, even for people who have been published.”
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“Grace Bello was very effective at communicating how pitches are crafted and received in the print and online publishing worlds. It was such a great class and she was an inspired and accessible speaker. ”
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“Grace made a particular effort to make comments and encourage participation. Her techniques are pretty good. The material she presented is not highly polished, but it is spot-on and very useful. Like the best jokes, if the humor is good, the telling is not as important. Now pull my finger and take this class!”
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“Great Class Thanku!!”
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“Grace was an absolutely wonderful teacher. She provided tremendous resources every week, in her links and her recorded office hours. Despite the large number of people taking the class, she provided great individual feedback and support.”
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“Helpful teacher, good pacing, really nice collection of humor resources. I learned a lot!”
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“I really like Grace's teaching style and loved all of the video and reading excerpts. ”
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“Enjoyed Grace's class. Learned alot and left inspired to write more. Shes great!”
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“Grace is open, insightful, and savvy. And has backbone. Inspiring class!”
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“Grace has a way of unlocking some obvious creative secret gardens...and then telling you how to get paid for playing in them. Not bad. ”
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“Grace wears her experiences on her sleeve and gives you all the information she has at her disposal, she helps you understand what the world of publications wants from you while steering you in the right direction.”
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“Good presentation; resources were given; inspiring class. ”
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“Grace was a pleasant and personable teacher. She clearly had a lot of knowledge on the topic being taught and I will certainly take another class from her.”
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“I loved Grace's teaching style. It was very accessible, she is obviously funny, and she KNOWS what she's talking about. I would definitely take her class again to see if I've improved.”
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“Grace is great. Ran a really tightly-run class that alternated between actual writing and just being able to pick her brain about the industry. Would definitely recommend her!”
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“Grace was extremely informative about How 2 Pitch. She not only gave extensive notes but we evaluated a few pitches. Real hands on!”
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“Grace is awesome. This class is totally worth it.”
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“Grace is organized, considerate, and knowledgeable. She is able to initiate class discussions in a useful way that doesn't overpower her own valuable input. ”
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“Great insight into getting starting with your humor essays!”
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“Grace was an excellent teacher. She brings real life experience (and examples) to her classes and was very generous with advice. She even reached out after class with a great suggestion for me. I would definitely recommend her class!”
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“Grace is a great instructor, well prepared and experienced. I'd take more of her classes and recommend her for those interested in tackling new areas of interest.”
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attended How to Get a Job as a Copywriter
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“Grace demystifies the magical world of copywriting's most baffling components, breaking down the different types of agencies and sharing her best secrets for getting into one -- and thriving once you do.”
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“She was absolutely great. She really encouraged us to get involved. On top of that she shared her personal experience with us which I think is an invaluable insight. She also suggested each of us a strategy to approach based on our own profile. Thanks Grace”
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“Grace shared excellent insights from the trenches and encouraged a lively class discussion through her simulated interview questions. ”
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“this workshop is great, can't wait to attend next one.”
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“I loved this class. It got right to the point, gave advice I can use immediately, and provided lots of actual examples.”
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“Great insight from a writer who is passionate about her craft. She shared knowledge she gained through experience not textbook "how-to" answers. ”
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“Myth busting, practical, insightful. A great place to start. ”
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“Grace's class goes way beyond the generic advice offered in online articles and most books on freelancing. ”
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attended How to Get a Job as a Copywriter
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“I thought her class was really informative. I've already been published and I feel Grace gave me great information on how to take the next steps. But it looked like she had some great tips even for the writers in the class just starting out. ”
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“I thought Grace was a great teacher - she really demystified the process of pitching to magazines. She was also very clear, organized, and provided good examples. ”
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“Nice and calm class ... Grace provided some interesting insights and infos.”
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“I really enjoyed Grace's class and felt as if I learned a great deal. I highly recommend taking her course. ”
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“Extremely insightful advice into the way industry operates.”
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“ knowledgeable and a good instructor. Genuinely interested in helping her students grow.”
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“Grace's class was exactly what I needed. I have recently become a paid writer (kind of by chance) and needed some nuts and bolts advice about approaching editors. She managed to provide a no-nonsense, yet light-hearted, set of guidelines. Suffice it to say, I plan on taking more classes from Grace.”
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“When people ask me "What's my favorite Skillshare class?," I now have to say: Grace Bello's!”
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“As someone with little knowledge of how to pitch a freelance article, I found this class informative, well-structured, and easily understandable. It's easy to overlook the value of many of Grace's insights due to how well she breaks them down into simple steps, so pay attention. A strong primer for anyone new to pitching articles.”
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“Grace was great at easing qualms her students had, and provided a lot of useful material for young journalists. I'd gladly recommend her to eager learners in the future. ”
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“Her class was excellent -- pragmatic, tactical, and gave recommendationsfor specific next steps and follow-up! She's extremely accessible in her guidance even after the class. She gave super tips for approaching editors and writing about what you love -- and seeing it gets published!”
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“Great instructor. She was knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and patient. She was able to answer everyone's questions. I highly recommend taking a class with Grace. ”
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“Really had a nice time. Grace leads a wonderful class and guides discussion like a true experienced teacher. Our class went 30 minutes overtime and I couldn't have been more thrilled!”
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“Grace was a great Skillshare teacher, with clear, actionable advice.”
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“This is a terrific class. I've been writing professionally for a couple years without having to give formal pitches. Now that I'm starting to pitch better magazines, Grace's class was perfect for me. ”
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“Grace is knowledgeable, candid, and approachable. She kept the class small so that we'd each have a chance to discuss our ideas, and she stayed after class to be sure she'd answered all of our questions. I'd recommend both Grace as a teacher as well as this class to anyone who wants to get inspired to write, understand the media landscape, and get an insider's advice on how to write something that people will want to read.”
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“The world of publishing is much clearer after taking this class. I gained a clearer understanding of where I'm headed as a writer and how to get there.”
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“Grace delivers concrete info about how to pitch and how not to pitch. Also insight into where to pitch and why. Great to have an insiders point of view on this and from someone doing this full time too!”
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“Thus far, I have taken two classes with Grace Bello and must say that I love her instructional style. Not only does she encourage feedback from individuals in the class, she provides valuable and practical information to help one navigate the writing world, something that this writing novice appreciates. ”
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“Great class! Good insights into the writing arena, good samples, excellent follow-up materials, and a very informative class overall. Makes me excited to start writing again!”
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“Grace-much like her name…is teacher who fluidly moves her students from thinking that writing for magazines is a novel concept to yes, this is actually do-able. What you’ll find in Grace are steps and tools to making writing for magazines a reality. She as the say it…. “has got it going on”. She’s is an old soul with a wise heart and pours out the up’s and downs of the print/media industry with ease. ”
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“Grace really went above and beyond by holding a class when I was the only participant and tailoring its contents to my needs (I should mention that she was a great teacher when I went to a more populated class, too). Recommended! ”
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“I had a great time with Grace and the other students. I got more out of the class than I expected to. Grace is very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions clearly. ”
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“Grace is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in supporting others in honing the skill of lifting ideas off the page and into the world. She assisted me in understanding the writing world's marketplace and deepened my familiarity with social media, article submissions, and query letters. I recommend Grace as a teacher- she is attentive to her students, intelligent about her content area and how to navigate the freelancing arena, and she tailors the class to each individual who attends.”
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“i left grace's class feeling inspired + excited full of ideas for my next writing project. grace is a great instructor and the small class size ensured that we all received a lot of feedback tailored to our specific interests + needs.”
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“Grace was awesome. She was prepared and knew copywriting well. She was able to teach to every level of experience which is the mark of a fantastic teacher. ”
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“Great class very informative and helpful, grace really knows her stuff!”
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“Grace is amazing! Her course was well organized and packed with tons of useful information. She was extremely generous with her time and ideas, and her feedback was sincere and constructive. (She even followed up afterward with an email full of helpful links and reference documents.) If you have a chance to sit down with her and learn -- do it! It was a great experience. ”
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“Grace did a great job giving an inside peek into how the world of journalism, and freelance journalism in particular work. She had very concrete examples of exactly what you should do to get your first pieces published, and how you can work your way up to more prestigious publications.”
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“This is a class geared towards beginners. ”
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“Grace really knows her stuff! This was a great class, packed full of information that you can't find simply by Googling. ”
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“This is such a content-rich class, I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to pitch magazines and their websites--and especially to writers who may not feel sufficiently aware of how the market works in 2012. I'm a published writer of books and magazine articles whose clips are good but not recent. This class told me exactly what I wanted to know about how to pitch in today's market, how to craft a great email pitch, detailed information about the best places to break in to a publication, and how print magazines and their online sites represent two different markets to pitch. I feel energized and encouraged to relaunch my freelance career after taking this class. Thank you, Grace!”
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“Grace gave a truly useful and comprehensive class in just 45 minutes--I was amazed and appreciative of her focused and thoughtful presentation. I left with a great handout and a newly energized desire to write for this market. Thanks, Grace, and continued success in your own writing!”
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“Your presentation was very lecture-driven but highly informative and I knew about much of what you shared but it was fresh and engaging. Never a bore. I'd suggest finding out more about who's in your audience in the first few minutes. You might find you can share more or less that way and drive your attention towards what's truly wanted and needed. Could be a bit more interactive.”
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“Grace was a great teacher! Her experience really shed light into the writing and advertising world. Not only did she cover general steps, but she also involves the clas to think and be engaged as well.”
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“Grace Bello taught a great class on copywriting. The material covered was practical and interactive. She knows her stuff and has a talent for making sure that she addresses every student's specific situation and experience level. Highly recommended. ”
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“Grace's class was really informational and well-presented. I loved that she went so in-depth on how to actually write a pitch, who to contact and what kind of topics are hot today.”
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“Grace offered great creative constructive feedback to each student's ideas. Very comfortable and collaborative setting. Would definitely take another class with her.”
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“The class was a lot of fun! We covered a lot of information in a short amount of time but the class didn't feel rushed. Everyone had a chance to participate. I'd definitely take another class with Grace.”
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“I really enjoyed Grace's class. She's extremely encouraging and helpful. She even stayed after the class was over to answer questions and offer tips and suggestions. I definitely recommend her!”
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“Grace's class is great! The writing exercises we did really help open your mind up to some of your own humorous stories you didn't even know you kept inside. She also goes through some great resources available to help get you published, and other useful websites. So glad I took the class! Thanks!”
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“Fun teacher and very helpful, without being prescriptive.”
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“It was great to get insight from Grace as to what works and what doesn't work when pitching a freelance article. Very worthwhile!”
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“The seminar was great! Grace Bello gives hands on advice and has a lot of experience within the field. She definitely knows what she's talking about and I'm happy that she shared so much of it in this class!”
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“Grace was approachable and provided good feedback for us on how to get started with our writing. She also provided a lot of great advice on where to look for feedback and how to publish our writing.”
