ntil now, writing may have been your hobby – something you’ve enjoyed working at in your spare time. But for your story to come to life, for you to really touch readers, you’ll first need to develop and sharpen your skills.

            When you enroll in our “What’s Your Story?” Apprentice Level course, you’re declaring you’re ready to move beyond hobbyist to serious professional.

            This educational journey will dramatically change how you perceive yourself and how you evaluate your world. Once you complete your coursework, you’ll be equipped like few others to communicate clearly and powerfully from a Christian perspective.

            Historically, guilds have consisted of four levels: Apprentice, Journeyman, Craftsman, and Master Craftsman. The two-year Apprentice Level course begins with a 12-lesson introduction in which your mentor-by-E-mail walks you through the basics.

            Next comes a primer on types of nonfiction articles you can write and actually begin marketing during your training. Then it’s on to book-length nonfiction, specialized types of writing, and finally fiction from short story to novel.

            Whether you’re interested in poetry or prose, fiction or nonfiction, you’ll hone your skills and polish your craft, working alongside one of the Guild’s Master Craftsman.

            When the course is complete, you’ll have the opportunity to advance to Journeyman status, where you’ll focus on a more specific area of study. And take the next step on your journey to becoming a successful author. Finally, you’ll advance to the pinnacle level entitled Craftsman, for only the most skilled and determined students in the Christian Writers Guild.

For more information on each course, visit the links on the left.