2.0: How To Become An Exceptional Writer Analysis

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I'll admit it; I have a man crush on Shani Raja.

There isn't anyone out there who'll sit down at their desk, point a camera at themselves, look directly at you through the digital medium and tell you what good writing is, what isn't, and how editors turn hum-drum writing into an excellent read.

Shani does just that in 'Writing With Flair 2.0: How To Become An Exceptional Writer'. The course is a true behind the scenes look at how exceptional writing is crafted, edited and polished. And best of all; he teaches you how to do it yourself in a clear, concise, and informative way.

Looking at my screen, it felt like I was sitting in a chair across from him while he explained all the super-secret writing ingredients and handed them to me on a silver platter for my
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Version 2.0 is more interesting, better spoken, has better video, and the addition of 'evocativeness' section adds another element of sparkle to the mix.

I cant sit here and say the course turned me into some awe-inspiring writer, I still make plenty of mistakes. However, I can say my writing is much better today than it was even yesterday. Like all the creative arts, it takes a little fortitude and a lot of practice - and every day is a practice day, right?

There are seventeen courses in my Udemy folder; fourteen are in some genre of writing of which five are Shani's. I've learned more from those five than all the others combined.

Yes, I am a disciple in the literary church of Shani Raja. If you want to take your writing to the next level - if not the tippy-top, I cant recommend this course highly enough. Call me a fanboy if you must, but Shani is a Udemy Star!

I would be remiss if I didn’t point out the downside of this course because there is one, and if you're a prolific writer, it's bad. You will have to polish, re-edit or rewrite everything you've ever written - Ever…

But so, so worth it.

Thank you,

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