"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

Learn to Write Like Barack Obama

Public courses in Sydney and Canberra CBDs.

Fee: $330 pp (until June 4 and incl. GST). Discounts for group courses and not-for-profits.

Complimentary copy of Editor Group's The Essentials of Great Writing (normal price $19.95) for each trainee.

Upcoming Sydney dates: (half-day course, 9:00am-1:00pm)

4 June 2010 | Book now (10% off for bookings before 20 May 2010)

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Barack Obama's exceptional skill with words has helped him to rise swiftly from obscurity to President of the United States. In our new half-day Write Like Obama^TM 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 writing course is for experienced corporate writers who want to add some of the Barack 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 Obama phenomenon.

Attend our public courses on the dates above or contact us to discuss booking a group course for your team. This course is also available as a keynote for management/partner conferences.

Course details:

This unique course has been developed by Editor Group through an analysis of Barack Obama's books, speeches and other writing. It is presented by Tony Spencer-Smith, our Director of Training. He is an award-winning novelist, a corporate writer and former editor of a major international magazine.

We have also reviewed Obama'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.

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Included with this course:

Obama writing samples and reading list prior to course
Workbooks and takeaway examples
Central Sydney training facilities and catering
Complimentary copy of Editor Group's The Essentials of Great Writing

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