What is GrammCrackers?
GrammCrackers is a unique approach to the arrangement of words and writing not taught anywhere else. Presented in just a few hours in an interactive, dynamic workshop, GrammCrackers simplifies and clarifies an often intimidating subject, giving all participants - regardless of background, education, or age - a "handle" they can use to effectively edit and improve their own writing.
It is not a shortcut, trick, or gimmick. It is easy, and it works.
How is GrammCrackers different from and superior to other writing courses?
Most writing rules and concepts are taught as though they are not related to one another. In contrast, the GrammCrackers workshop teaches a method of sentence analysis that connects all the rules together in a simple big picture, which gives everyone who takes the course - regardless of background - a "handle", providing them the confidence and skills to correct and improve his own writing.
Because of the way we teach the writing process, GrammCrackers participants depart the workshop with a self-confidence based on a measurable understanding of writing and on a newfound editing ability. This gives them a confidence that often translates into a continuing motivation to continue to improve written and spoken communication.
The GrammCrackers workshop can stand alone as a foundation for the participants to continue improving their writing on their own, or it can serve as a solid foundation for the participants to get more out of additional writing instruction than they would have without it.
In contrast to writing courses which focus on specific types of writing or specific types of errors, GrammCrackers participants learn a method of sentence analysis they can use and adapt to any type of writing, regardless of its complexity, purpose or style.
How long is a GrammCrackers Professional Workshop?
The length of a Professional Workshop is sixteen hours, typically conducted over a two-day (8 hours each day) period, and usually most effective when it takes place over two consecutive days. The first part of the workshop focuses on the GrammCrackers method of sentence analysis, while the second part focuses on (a) most common business writing errors, (b) writing errors most common in the particular business and business field of the participants, and (c) extended supervised editing practice for participants on various writing samples.
How many corporate participants can attend a workshop?
Due to the intensive and personalized nature of the workshops, the preferred workshop size should be no fewer than three participants and no more than six participants.
If the employees at my company have unpredictable and varying schedules can GrammCrackers offer alternatives to the two-day format to accommodate us?
Yes. We will work with you to structure the Professional Workshop over non-consecutive days, or even extend the workshop over more than two days in order to accommodate your company's scheduling needs.
Is this just a grammar course?
No, but it does include grammar instruction, because an understanding of the basic structure of English grammar is critical to being able to correct and improve one's own writing. We can promise you, however, that you have never been taught it this way.
What is unique about GrammCrackers?
Most writing courses present the elements of grammar as self-contained units, as though each element or single word exists in a vacuum. For teachers, professors and writing coaches, this makes sense, because it transforms the broad subject of writing and grammar into conveniently small units.
The problem is that while this approach may work well for the teacher, it often doesn't work well for the student. On the contrary, it has resulted in measurably deficient writing skills for many students and professionals, and a lack of confidence (and embarrassment) about their ability to communicate effectively that can last for the rest of their lives.
GrammCrackers is completely different, and it turns the traditional approach to writing on its head.
Through participation in the dynamic, interactive workshop, professionals learn how to look at all words and all concepts through a fresh, new lens- a lens which clarifies and translates for them the relationships words have with each other, and how these word relationships determine how we should arrange the words. By the end of just a 16-hour workshop, participants have become effective, confident writers and editors, able to continue improving their communication skills on their own long after the workshop is over.
What Language Arts/English background do I need to have for GrammCrackers to work for me?
Your educational background or writing ability is irrelevant. GrammCrackers starts at the beginning and re-formats your writing hard drive.
Can the GrammCrackers instructor tailor the workshop to address specific types of writing errors most troublesome for our employees?
Yes. Prior to the workshop, GrammCrackers will request writing samples from the company so the instructor can customize the workshop to address those specific needs.
Does GrammCrackers have measurable results?
Yes. Most GrammCrackers participants exhibit immediate and visible writing improvement. Moreover, many participants continue to improve both their written and spoken communication on their own, long after the workshop has concluded
What is the cost of attending a GrammCrackers Professional workshop?
The cost per participant is $1495. Group discounts are available. Please contact us to discuss pricing options.
Does the GrammCrackers workshop qualify as professional development?
Most of our corporate and business clients believe GrammCrackers offers significant professional development. We do, too! We hope to receive accreditation in the foreseeable future so that participants in GrammCrackers Corporate Workshops may receive Continuing Education Units compliant with their professional requirements.
May I schedule a phone consultation or in-person appointment with GrammCrackers to answer questions I still have?
Yes. Please complete the Contact form and provide us your contact information, and please let us know the most convenient time for us to call you.
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