Encouragement, motivation, and direction to help you with creative or business writing projects.
Words from our happy clients
“Christine is simply fantastic! There is no doubt that she is a great writer, but she is also a gifted teacher!”–Student, Freelance Writing for Fun & Profit
“I liked the instructor’s respect for all participants, the instructor’s command of the subject matter, and the positive interaction among participants.”–Student, Writing Short Memoir
“I liked the practical, hands-on exercises and the clear, easy to understand explanations. Christine made grammar interesting and fun.”–Student, Easy Steps to Great Grammar
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Join Write Night online
Join us from wherever in the world you happen to be! Write Night meets online via Zoom every Thursday from 6:15-7:45 pm. Share your writing–up to 1,000 words–with your fellow writers and get suggestions and encouragement. Contact us for more information.
Teaching & Coaching
Improve your writing with hands-on instruction
Want to improve your writing skills? Sign up for a fun, online class with Christine through North Seattle College.
You can also arrange for Christine to lead a customized writing seminar for your work group, or meet with you virtually for one-on-one writing coaching. All teaching and coaching services provided online.
Read on for details!
Spring 2023 Continuing Ed Classes online at North Seattle College
Registration now open!
Secrets of Powerful Writing
Mondays, April 10-24 (3 sessions) North Seattle College online, 6:30-8 p.m., $99
Good writing doesn’t have to be hard–not if you know the secrets! Whatever you write–emails, reports, articles, newsletters, blogs, or personal journals–you’ll benefit from being able to express yourself clearly and directly. In this hands-on class you’ll learn to clarify your message, communicate complex information, avoid common mistakes, edit and proofread your writing, use proper grammar and punctuation, communicate on social media, and more.
Class will be held online. To register, call the college at 206-527-3705 or seewww.learnatnorth.org
Writing Short Memoir
Mondays, May 8-22 (3 sessions) North Seattle College online, 6:30-8 p.m., $99
Turn your life experiences—dramatic and everyday—into powerful short memoir. If you’ve wanted to write about your life but don’t have time now to tackle a book project, this class is for you! Tell the story of your life in bite-sized chunks. This class will lead you step-by-step through writing a short memoir piece: from selecting and reflecting on your experience, to writing and publishing your story. By the end of the class, you’ll have a short memoir piece ready to publish.
Class will be held online. To register, call the college at 206-527-3705 or see www.learnatnorth.org
Write Night online: Join us!
Write Night meets online via Zoom every Thursday from 6:15-7:45 pm. Each class includes a social time, as well as a chance to share your manuscript (up to 1,000 words) and get feedback from the group. To RSVP or for more information, contact us.
Writing Coaching
Encouragement, motivation, and direction to help you with creative or business writing projects. Now working with clients online via Zoom.
Need help getting your thoughts together? I’ll work with you to reach your writing goals, whether it’s publishing that memoir or improving your email.
Topics I can help with include organizing and structuring your story, managing your time, developing writing skills, marketing your manuscript, understanding self-publishing, and more.
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Need helpwithyour resume?
An effective resume is the first step to landing the new job you want. Christine will interview you and craft a resume that highlights your strengths and accomplishments.
For more information, or to set up an appointment, contact us.
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About Chris
Christine Dubois is an award-winning writer and editor who has published more than 450 articles in 45 different magazines and newspapers. She teaches writing at North Seattle College as well as for local businesses. Her warmth, knowledge, and enthusiasm make her a popular instructor.
Dubois has successfully tackled writing projects of all types, including articles, websites, ad copy, resumes, appeal letters, advertising copy, press releases, brochures, curriculum, scripts, reports, book editing, publicity campaigns, and more.
Her professional experience includes: 10 years as Communications Director for The South 47 Farm, senior editor for View Publishing at Group Health Cooperative, assignment editor at KING-TV News, and more than 20 years as a freelance writer.
She is co-author, together with her husband, Steven E. Bourne, of “Waiting in Hope: Meditations for Expectant Parents.”
Dubois has a degree in Communications from the University of Washington and graduate-level certificates in Advanced Online Teaching and Teaching Adults. She has received numerous awards from professional communications groups for excellence in writing, editing, and photography. She is a member of the National Writer’s Union.
Christine Dubois is an award-winning writer and editor who has published more than 450 articles in 45 different magazines and newspapers. She teaches writing at North Seattle College as well as for local businesses. Her warmth, knowledge, and enthusiasm make her a popular instructor.