New Course! Writing: for Death Educators
New Course!
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New Course! 〰️
We are pleased to announce the opening of a new course at the School of American Thanatology. This course is part of our Thanatology track, and it offers a tangible way to transform what you write into formats that might help you find and reach a broader audience.
One of my goals at the School is to foster and nurture writers from all backgrounds who write about death, dying, grief and loss. The launch of this course marks the completion of the first chapter in our overall goals for our students.
With excitement,
Cole Imperi
PS: Go here to enroll. Enrollment closes as soon as the class cap is reached!
About Writing: for Death Educators
Educating the public on aspects of death, dying, grief, loss and healing is vital. Writing with compassion and clarity can overcome the public’s fear and negative presumptions about deathwork. This 7-week writing course will focus on ways students can engage and educate the public through 12 different options: local news articles, feature pieces, opinion pieces, press releases, book reviews, public speaking, blog posts, website updates, interviews, columns, speeches and essays. Taught by journalist, syndicated columnist, and author Suzette Martinez Standring, students will learn from someone who’s done it before. Real-life examples illustrate unique aspects of writing for different outlets and in different forms. Classes will cover how to write compelling content for personal and professional purposes and how to pitch story ideas to editors. Gain insights into voice, viewpoint, and language. Receive feedback and enjoy the space to write. Participants can expect to leave with a confident grasp on how to create fact-based and engaging content. All experience levels welcome, and no writing background is required. Each live lecture includes a presentation, time to write and discussion. Lectures are recorded.
Who This Course is For
This course is appropriate for all levels and backgrounds. People who may be interested and benefit from this course include:
Content creators writing for national, local, specialty, and personal publications about death, dying, grief, loss, and healing.
Aspiring writers looking to expand their writing skills from a journalistic point of view.
Healthcare and deathcare professionals looking to educate the public and their clientele on topics, expertise, and services pertinent to their work.
Writers who want to broaden their subject base to expand their business opportunities.
The skills acquired in this course can translate to any industry.
2022 Course Dates
This course runs Monday, July 11 through Monday, August 29.
Live lecture class dates: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 7–9pm Eastern via Zoom. Final essay due on or before August 29, no live lecture August 29.
Meet Suzette
Suzette Martinez Standring is a syndicated columnist, published author and journalist. Suzette is known for her warm, direct and inclusive approach to teaching.
About Both Writing Courses
Writing: for Death Educators runs in the Summer of 2022 and is followed up by Writing: Death and Spirituality in the Autumn of 2022.
In 2023, Writing: for Death Educators will open again in the Spring, and Writing: Death and Spirituality will run again in the Autumn.
Enrollment automatically closes when the class maximum is reached.
