What graduates say about Rev Up Readability
“I wouldn’t be half the writer I am without this course. I went from writing like a robot to writing like a human.”
— Lindsay Hull, project manager, Retail Insights LLC
“Ann is brilliant and arms you with the tools to succeed.”
— Katie Anselmo, internal communication manager, Comcast
“Absolutely the best money I’ve ever spent. I learned more about writing for my audience from Ann in one day than I have in any other seminar.”
— Carie Behounek, marketing communications coordinator, COPIC Companies
“It was phenomenal. I wish I could have taken a week’s worth of this workshop. My brain is full to the brim with new tips and skills I can put to use in my job immediately! Worth every last penny.”
— Maggie Biever, marketing communications coordinator, League of Minnesota Cities
“Worth every dime.”
— Brent Buchanan, managing partner, Cygnal
“Makes me want to go back and revise everything I’ve done in the past three years.”
— Blythe Campbell, director, communications and marketing, NANA Development Corp.
“In addition to a highly effective lesson, this was a great forum to share thoughts and ideas among other writers. I learned so much in a short time! This definitely rekindled my zeal for championing better ways of communicating things at my organization.”
— Matthew Clark, lead communications consultant, Highmark Health
“I think it’s one of the best programs I’ve been through. I’d argue it’s worth years of experience in a marketing agency.”
— Elizabeth Durham Morales, content specialist, Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
“This workshop helped me understand what my audience needs. Simple words, short sentences and paragraphs with punch.”
— Rona Flagle, public affairs officer, Maryland Department of Agriculture
“I looked forward to every session. Ann’s workshop got right to the heart of my writing woes. She empowered me with new tools that I am ready to put to the test.”
— Rona Flagle, public affairs officer, Maryland Department of Agriculture
“A Program Manager asked me to write a brochure for him last week. I showed him the chart comparing average number of words per sentence with the percentage of comprehension. That helped persuade him to keep the text simple and to the point.”
— Sharon Foote, public information specialist, Mecklenburg County Water & Land Resources
“I love how Ann uses research to explain the way people read and comprehend information. It’s hard to write clearly and concisely if you don’t know what your readers need. Rev Up Readability explains it clearly, then gives you tools to help you apply what you’ve learned. I knew I could improve as a writer, and now I understand how.”
— Christine Forrest, senior communications strategist, Farm Credit Bank of Texas
“Some of the most valuable, actionable information I’ve ever taken away from a conference. Well worth the time and investment.”
— Lindsey Foss, PR manager, Iowa Soybean Association
“I loved it! We got right to the heart of things. I was able to improve my writing on day 1. And it just keeps getting better!”
— Trelawney Fulton, writer, editor, content designer, NorthWest by NorthEast
“Ann offered credible and thorough information. Ann’s presentation gives you the confidence to be the expert in your office.”
— Zainnaib Jalloh, marketing and communications specialist, Doctors Community Hospital
“This is by far the best money I have spent on learning in years! I can already see the positive change. My team loved it too. The spirit and support of everyone who took part was great too. So, so many takeaways to apply right away.”
— Jeannette Jones, interim director, corporate communications, Purolator
“Some of the best professional development I’ve ever had. Everything Ann teaches is practical, and I can immediately use it to improve my writing.”
— Sarah Julian, director of communications, Oklahoma Public School Resource Center
“Other writing coaches tell you what to do. Ann shows you how.”
— Roberta Laughlin, vice president, mutual funds Marketing, Northern Trust
“I typically wouldn’t spend this much on a workshop, but this was so worth it.”
— Bonnie Leedy, CEO, School Webmasters
“I’ve noticed that both my writing and editing have become cleaner and more concise. I’ve received unsolicited, favorable comments from numerous colleagues regarding pieces on which I’ve used these techniques.”
— Rachel George-Leidenfrost, internal communications associate, M&T Bank
“Great step-by-step instructions on how to do it right.”
— Stacy Mayo, assistant account executive, Rhea + Kaiser
“I cannot believe how much I changed and improved one piece in this session. I also enjoyed the ability to hear more from the other professionals in the room. Very interactive, which I loved.”
— Megan McCarl, public relations associate, Lambert, Edwards & Associates
“Thanks for a great workshop. My mind is blown, and I’m looking at everything through a new lens!”
— Chelsea Ornelas, marketing & public relations lead, Sourcewell
“So many great takeaways in just two days. I feel refreshed and recharged. I can’t wait to get back to the office and get to work!”
— Chelsea Ornelas, marketing & public relations lead, Sourcewell
“The best result is that our V.P. of Sales and Marketing is thinking about readability now, too! (We had a nice little talk after I edited a 26-word sentence down to 15 and told him why!)”
— Janice Owen, public relations manager, Mercury Payment Systems
“Fantastic. Tangible ways to up my writing skills.”
— Ashley Ranan, multimedia specialist, Federal Way Public Schools
“It’s a fantastic course that helped me improve my writing and get it approved by the powers that be.”
— Karen Saari, copywriter, Madison Area Technical College
“Every writer should attend this workshop.”
— Lori Seaton, senior marketing comm. specialist, Sammons Institutional Group
“Very helpful and valuable to my job role. I wanted to get better at simplifying my articles and with these guides I did just that.”
— Brenda Smotherman, senior public relations specialist, United Methodist Communications
“I got a new client by applying one of Ann’s principles. Cut Through the Clutter was a breakthrough for me.”
— Marsha Strong, general manager, 92.7 KKBS Boss Radio
“Anyone and everyone in the professional communications world needs to take this course. This has provided me a wealth of knowledge to apply to my everyday work.”
— Alex Sullivan, business communications specialist, Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
“I would recommend this workshop to anyone who has to write more than 2 sentences a day — ANYONE!”
— Melissa Summer, associate marketing manager, CPP
“Excellent! Very informative. I have a Master’s Degree in Communications and I have worked in PR for 18 years. This course showed me how to streamline my writing to become a better communicator!”
— Beth Toll, senior public relations manager, Amtrak
“One of the best career experiences I’ve had. The piece I worked on at the workshop has improved measurably. I found Rev Up Readability to be highly relevant to my daily work, and look forward to putting the tips and techniques into practice.”
— Scott Worden, manager, corporate communications & PR, Magna International
Want to reach more readers with clearer, tighter writing? Boost your communication skills in Ann Wylie’s Rev Up Readership workshop.
Learn to reach more readers, polish your presentation skills and otherwise more effectively communicate. Bring Ann in for an in-house workshop, or attend her popular public Rev Up Readership Master Class.