Are Writing Workshops Really Worthwhile?
Some writing workshops are quite worthwhile as long as the speaker stays on schedule and delivers all the promised material. But better than attending a workshop in person for a hefty fee, why not opt for an online workshop instead? There are many more benefits to online workshops than offline ones: 1. Watch the workshop on your own schedule: So if you want to get up and go to the bathroom or get a snack, stop the presentation to pick up the kids or go out for the evening, you have the ability to do so. 2. Rewind or fast forward video clips, review material and pick up where you left off with the ebooks – all without any pressure. 3. Pay less than ticket price: Most online writing workshops are videos of live workshops or personalized videos from the speakers themselves. They usually charge far less for an online presentation than a live one. 4. Ask questions whenever you need to: Many online writing workshop presenters make themselves available through forums, email or chat. If that’s
