Breaking into Print

If you’ve ever dreamed of writing and seeing your words in print, here’s your best chance to test that dream and find out if you have the aptitude to make it a reality. Read on to discover:
•	how to get your writing aptitude tested FREE by professionals . . .
•	how to benefit from a celebrated course that has turned hundreds of aspiring writers into published authors . . .
•	how to write like a pro—and how to sell what you write.

Dear Friend,

We’ve developed a test that accurately reveals writing potential. If you demonstrate that all-important potential, we’ll teach you how to write the kinds of stories and articles that the $200 billion publishing market is looking for.

You’ll learn how to write like a pro—and how to sell what you write. Since we introduced our Breaking into Print program, more than 1,000 of our students and graduates have already been published.

“I was once where you may be right now.”

I first dreamed of becoming a writer when my third-grade teacher encouraged my early attempts. But, life being what it is, I kept deferring my dream until “later,” and 30 years slipped by.

Then I saw a magazine ad for the home-study school that created Breaking into Print. As my childhood dream returned in a rush, I was where you may be right now.

I realized that “later” might never come if I didn’t grab this chance finally to test my dream.

I took the school’s free test, and within a year of my enrollment, I sold 12 articles. Now, after writing hundreds of published articles and more than 50 books, I’m passing along the secrets of my success to others who dare to test their dream.

“advice, encouragement,
and, as often as you
earn it, praise”

Whether you work with me or one of my nationally published colleagues, your instructor will read and edit your manuscripts line-by-line, and send you detailed letters of advice, encouragement, and as often as you earn it, praise. You’ll get constant support, constructive criticism, priceless tips, and you'll learn invaluable marketing techniques from someone who knows how to succeed in the marketplace.

—Karen O'Connor

You receive one-on-one support and guidance
from your personal mentor

If you qualify for Breaking into Print, you’ll be paired-as I was-with a nationally published author or professional editor as your personal mentor. You’ll learn by doing-that is, by writing potentially saleable material starting with your first assignment.

Although your initial efforts may be clumsy, your mentor’s expert guidance and enthusiastic support and suggestions written right on your manuscript, help you to develop increasingly polished and professional skills.

You’ll discover how to “mine” your everyday experiences, as well as your observations, memories and imagination, for potentially publishable writing. You’ll develop a close one-on-one working relationship with your mentor that enables you to find your individual “voice” as a writer, build your strengths, and eliminate weaknesses.

You’ll learn how to write the kinds of stories
and articles that editors are looking for.

Your personal mentor will help you to turn the raw material of your writing into the kinds of professionally crafted stories and articles that editors are looking for.

In addition, your mentor will guide you step-by-step to the niche in fiction or nonfiction that suits your writing strengths and interests, and show you how to market your finished work. As an added advantage, there are no classes to go to; you work at home, at your own pace, on your schedule.

No other writing program offers you such intense personal instruction from nationally published writers and editors trained in nurturing new writers.

“Published with my first effort”

“At the end of her comments on Assignment #4,” writes Herbert M. Hohn of Bristol, Rhode Island, “my instructor encouraged me to try for publication. Surprised and a bit nervous about leaving the nest so early, I took her advice and was published with my first effort.”

“Super pleased”

“I have one piece published, one ‘out and about’, and am working on Assignment #6," writes student writer Wanda Edwards of Creswell, Oregon. “I am super pleased with your course.”

“35 sales and only one rejection!”

“Since I started the course," writes J. Douglas Hinton of Orlando, Florida," I've sold 35 articles among five publications with only one rejection slip. My instructor has been of immense help.”

“My Assignment #8 won first prize . . .”

“My instructor’s guidance has enabled me to write several articles and short stories," says Aosrara Kaye, of Downey, California. “My Assignment #8 won first prize in Byline Magazine’s February 2002 Short Article contest . . .”

Of course, we don’t guarantee publication. But if you pass our test, we’ll give you this promise in writing.

Your personal instructor will:
•	teach you how to write both short stories and articles . . .
•	help you find your writing niche . . .
•	show you how to market your writing.

By the time you finish the program, you will complete at least two manuscripts suitable for submission to an editor.

To identify adults who are qualified for Breaking into Print, we offer a free Writing Test.

We also offer an informative 24-page brochure about our innovative program that introduces you to 32 nationally published authors and editors on our teaching staff.

When you return your completed test, we’ll evaluate it at no cost to you. If you qualify, you’ll be eligible to enroll. It’s entirely your decision—there’s no obligation.

Completing the school’s writing test opened up a wonderful new life for me. I hope it does the same for you.

Sincerely,

Karen O’Connor

P.S. Breaking into Print is a program that truly lives up to its name. If publication is your goal, and you’re ready to “seize the day,” you can click on the Send Me Full Info link and fill in your name and address and we will mail you our Writing Test and 24-page brochure.

Karen O’Connor, one of Breaking into Print’s writer-instructors, has written hundreds of articles and more than 50 books, two of which are Squeeze the Moment (Regal Books, 2006) and The Beauty of Aging (Regal Books, 2006).

IMPORTANT NOTICE

COLLEGE CREDITS The Connecticut Board for State Academic Awards recommends that graduates be awarded seven college credits. We have arranged for you to obtain these seven college credits from Charter Oak State College, Newington, CT. No matter where you live, you can then have these seven credits submitted on a Charter Oak transcript to another college or university. (If you are a teacher, the transcript will be sent to your local school board, at your request.) Full information is available from the Group’s Registrar to help you take advantage of this opportunity.

TAX DEDUCTIBILITY Writers, teachers, and others whose business skills are enhanced by the writing techniques developed in our course may qualify for a tax deduction. Consult your tax advisor to determine if you qualify.