Writing Techniques for Selling Ideas

A course by Raquel Marín Álvarez , Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Writer

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Writer. Logroño, Spain.
Joined January 2015

Introduce yourself or present a product by learning practical tricks for writing confidently and correctly

94% positive reviews (145)
2,890 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Introduce yourself or present a product by learning practical tricks for writing confidently and correctly

Between text messages, emails, and social media posts, how much do you write a day? Communication is essential to human beings, which is why mastering the art of writing is so important. Raquel Marín Álvarez, graphic designer, typography expert, and founder of Lalolagráfica design studio, is a firm believer that the better you communicate, the better you'll be at interacting with people.

In this course, learn to communicate clearly and concisely and write texts that captivate any audience. Using simple, yet practical tricks, write a cover letter to introduce yourself or a pitch to present a product or a service to an audience of your choice. And if you want to learn more about the rules of typography for design, check out Raquel's other course: Orthotypography for designers .

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 35 downloads

Your Writing Talks about You
4 minutes, 2 seconds
Greeting Your Audience
10 minutes, 23 seconds
Punctuation Marks
13 minutes, 2 seconds
Other Punctuation Marks
10 minutes, 34 seconds
The Text Is a System
9 minutes, 18 seconds
  • 94% positive reviews (145)
  • 2,890 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 42m)
  • 35 additional resources (13 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Write a cover letter to introduce yourself or a pitch to present a product or a service to an audience of your choice.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone interested in strengthening their written communication skills.

Requirements and materials

Working knowledge of any kind of word processor (Microsoft Word or similar) is recommended for this course.

The only materials you need are a computer, a tablet, or a cell phone.


Reviews

2,890 Students
145 Reviews
94% Positive ratings

Raquel Marín Álvarez

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Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Writer

Raquel Marín Álvarez earned her first degree in humanities and graphic design. After completing her master's degree in advanced typography at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, she began working as a designer for different studios and publishers. In 2009, she decided to open her own studio, Lalolagráfica, where she designs books, magazines, and stationery materials. She also illustrates for The Bright Agency in London.

When she's not creating, she shares her knowledge of typography at art schools, master's programs, universities, foundations, and anywhere where there's an interest in writing well and sending clear, concise messages. She's the author of two books, Ortotipografía para diseñadores and Diccionario de trucos para pulir tus textos, and writes articles about typography and orthotypography for different outlets.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Writing Is Easy If You Know How

    • Your Writing Talks about You
    • Greeting Your Audience
    • Punctuation Marks
    • Other Punctuation Marks
    • Clarity, Precision and Correctness
  • U3

    Communicate in Writing More and Better

    • The Text Is a System
    • Typographic Aesthetics: Tricks and Rules
    • The Briefer the Better
    • Relevant Data for Your Audience
    • Order and You Will Win
  • U4

    First Aid Box

    • Learn to Write Perfect Emails
    • Social Networks and Inclusive Communication
    • 10 Infallible Tricks to Polish Texts
  • FP

    Final project

    • Writing Techniques for Selling Ideas

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Writing Techniques for Selling Ideas. Marketing, Business, and Writing course by Raquel Marín Álvarez

Writing Techniques for Selling Ideas

A course by Raquel Marín Álvarez
Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Writer. Logroño, Spain.
Joined January 2015
  • 94% positive reviews (145)
  • 2,890 students