The Writing Workshop
Business writing training that gives you the confidence and skills you need to communicate your ideas clearly and persuasively - and take less time doing it.
People in these organizations learned to write what they mean.
A & E
AEGON Insurance Group
Alaska Society of Professional Engineers
Allstate
Anadarko Petroleum
American Advertising Federation
Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
American Business Women’s Association
American Council of Engineering Companies
American Institute of Graphic Artists
American Society of Association Executives
American Society of Training and Development
APQC - Research, Benchmarking & Best Practices
Aramco Services Company
Asia Business Forum, Malaysia
Asia Business Forum, Singapore
Association for Career and Technical Education
Association of Proposal Management Professionals
Atwood Oceanics
Baltimore Bureau of Health
BHP Billiton
Bank Of The West
Blue Cross Blue Shield
BP North America
British Columbia Hydro & Power Authority
British Columbia Transmission Corporation
Brown & Brown CPAs
California Agricultural Lending Institute
Calpine Corporation
Child Health Corporation of America
City of Los Banos, California
Clear2Pay Americas
Clemson University
COMSYS - Information Technology Services
Conference of State Bank Supervisors
Continental Carbon Co.
Curley & Pynn Public Relations & Marketing Communications
Damon S. Williams Associates Civil & Environmental Engineering
Devon Energy Corporation
Doe & Ingalls of North Carolina
EAG Services, Inc.
Elan Corporation
ESM Consulting Engineers
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
Exelon Nuclear/Quad Cities Generating Station
Exploit Technologies
Fannie Mae
Far East Organization, Singapore
Financial & Insurance Conference Planners Association
FKP Architects
Fluor Corporation
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
General Mills
Gensler - Architecture, Design, Planning
Global Business Exchange, Malaysia
Global Business Exchange, Singapore
Hawaii Visitor and Convention Bureau
Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society
HD Vest Financial Services
Houston Airport Systems
Houston Business Journal
Houston CPA Society
Humana
International Association of Administrative Professionals
International Association of Business Communicators
International Power, North America
Klotz Associates Engineers
Kohl’s Department Stores
Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam - Planning & Engineering
MACTEC Engineering & Consulting
Maine Association of Medical Staff Services
Management Leadership for Tomorrow
Marathon Oil Company
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
Massachusetts Society of CPAs
Mayo Regional Hospital
Meeting Professionals International
NATCO
National Association of Medical Staff Services
National Investor Relations Institute
National Fire Protection Association
National Speakers Association
Nebraska Healthcare Marketers Association
Nevada Healthcare Association
New England Rehabilitation Hospital
Oklahoma Hospital Association
Pacific Gas & Electric Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
Pearl Meyer & Partners
Penobscot Community Health Care
Pierpont Communications
Playtex Products Research
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Pride International Drilling Contractors
ProFunds Group
Property & Portfolio Research
Public Relations Society of America
Qualcomm
Region Of Peel
Research in Motion
Rice University
Schipul - The Web Marketing Company
Scott & White Memorial Hospital
Shell Exploration & Production Company
Social Security Administration
Society for Technical Communication
Society of Women Engineers
Stage Stores, Inc.
Stroud Consulting
SunGard Energy Solutions
Synernet
Target Stores
Texas Credit Union League
Texas Society of Medical Staff Services
Total Petrochemical
Tundra Semiconductor
University of Houston
USDA Forest Service
U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Command
U.S. Department of Energy
Walt Disney Company
Weatherford International Oil Field Services
Whirlpool Corporation
You'll find contact information for The Writing Workshop clients here.
Read what people say about The Writing Workshop:
“The best writing class I have attended. Take The Writing Workshop if you are serious about being a good writer!”
John W. Klein
Airport Superintendent
Houston Airport Systems
“This is refreshing, out-of-the-box insight. If you like what Apple makes, you’ll love and learn from John Sturtevant. He is the iPhone of trainers!”
Roger W. Pynn, APR,
President, Curley & Pynn
Public Relations & Marketing Communications
“I've seen my writing improve immediately! I've never realized before how powerful my writing can be just by thinking about my reader and giving the right message.”
Evelyn Alcala
Systems Analyst
Shell Oil Company, Venezuela
"Thanks for sharing your creative genius with us. It's remarkable how you inspire conversation, levity and learning at 8 am with a crowd that’s still sleep-walking!"
Chris Grossgart
Senior Vice President
International Association of Business Communicators
“John is an excellent speaker and is able to engage the class with stories that make his concepts relevant... I highly recommend this to anyone in business. It was a great experience.”
Theresa Li
Senior Engineer
British Columbia Transmission Corporation
“Interactive, informative, and very helpful. I was engaged for the full day. ”
Jay R. Dibble
Regional Vice President
Bank of The West
"John has a great skill in speaking to professionals about the back-to-the-basics of writing well!"
Brad Gorma
Communication Specialist
Whirlpool Corporation
“Excellent opportunity to dispel the myths of what if required of a technical document. John's stories and examples showed what it really takes to create effective business communication.”
Chuck Schronick
Project Manager
Exelon Quad Cities Power Station
“Highly entertaining and eye-opening…I’ll be making changes the minute I get back to my office!”
Mark Mundey
Senior Consultant
Pearl Meyer & Partners
“Excellent course, well worth the time...exceeded my expectations!”
Dave Hackney
Business Analyst
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
“John is a great teacher! He taught us how to focus our ideas and persuade our readers.”
Vivian Galan
Business Analyst
Shell Oil Company, Venezuela
“I learned how to write like a human! John’s workshop is refreshing and inspiring.”
Abella Carroll
Public Affairs Editor
Walt Disney Company
“Thank you for your excellent training...your humor & style are great! ”
John Stellingwerf
Assistant Vice President
Bank of The West
“An enriching experience...new ideas and techniques I can use. John's examples are fantastic.”
Felicia Chukale
Project Manager
Alyeska Pipeline Services Company
“Amazing, informative, and entertaining…with easy-to-apply ideas. John provided great value and inspired me.”
Anastacia Shaw
Graphic Designer
ICW Group
"This workshop will make you think about your writing in a way you never have before and give you new writing skills."
Brian Martin
BP America Production Company
“Fun…interactive...great for any marketer.”
Jill Fix
Promotions & Marketing
Rockwood Clinic
“Informative, easy to understand concepts. The material is great, I'll actually keep the workbook and continue to use it.”
Jack Bevelaqua
Business Analyst
Department of Energy Resources
“It was an invaluable session with great tips I can actually use...and lots of fun!"
Julie Villarreal
Promotions & Marketing
Stages Stores, Inc.
“This is the best writing program I've ever been to. I learned so many new ideas, especially how to avoid being a passive writer. ”
Maria Tan
Senior Financial Analyst
Bank of The West
"Very engaging. Made me look at writing in a new light –that writing is fun!”
Rick Anderson
Claims Manager
USDA Forest Service
"Very insightful, provides a valuable change in perspective...a great wake-up call for my ineffective writing habits. Thank you!”
Helen Daniels
Engineering
Damon S. Williams Associates
“An excellent workshop that clears the clutter out of writing."
Brett Hagerman
Operations
Exelon Quad Cities
“John exceeded my expectations. I dreaded another boring writing class, but John's humor and presentation style made it fun. He gave us new ideas and technique I can use.”
Meg Lusardi
Financial Analyst
Massachusetts Dept. Energy Resources
“A great way to look at writing from a fresh perspective..gave the whole company a common understanding of the need to think before we write.”
Chris Babcock
Sales Manager
Clear2Pay Americas
“Great workshop...in-depth discussions on powerful concepts, and relevant examples applicable to all industries.”
Kaye Kahlich
Technology Services Advisor
Marathon Oil Company
“This was great because it was interactive. I was constantly engaged with the material."
Ferah Ileri
Marketing Coordinator
MacTec Environmental Engineering
“This course applies to all levels of business. John's energy will excite the dormant writers and steer older writers to a better approach.”
F. Scott Davis
Engineering
Damon S. Williams Associates
"Great job! An excellent investment of my time. I now have a more complete foundation for writing, which I can build on."
Rick Ingram
BP America Production Company
“Four stars! This is refreshing training and very well planned. I will use what I learned.”
Kim Gachupin
ASC Claims
USDA Forest Service
“John's personality, knowledge, and presentation style are great. Lot's of good interaction with the class, and his real-world examples are excellent, though terrifying!”
Mike Sherman
Business Analyst
Department of Energy Resources
“Very well presented with lots of enthusiasm and great ideas. I'm glad I attended and I'll use what I learned.”
Michael Dean
Environmental Design
Design Alaska Inc.
“Very interesting class. I learned easy ways to write emails, proposals...everything I do."
Ana Guerrero
Financial Analyst
Houston Airport System
“Since taking this course, I view everything I write through new eyes and I know it has improved my communication skill. ”
Lanny W. Cusimano
Training Instructor
Exelon Nuclear
“Valuable and fun! John is a great instructor and gave us excellent examples and exercises.”
Brian Hamilton
Sales Manager
Clear2Pay Americas
“A necessary workshop for anyone in business anywhere...very useful techniques for simplifying my message for my readers.”
Gerry Bingham
Business Analyst
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
“This workshop opened my eyes and thoughts and gave me very good tools to improve my writing skills.”
Randy L. East
Health & Safety
BP Americas Production Company
“This six-hour workshop felt like two hours. I learned a great deal of useful techniques and had fun!”
Nick Lovits
Engineering
Damon S. Williams Associates
“Very worthwhile. I definitely have more confidence about writing and learned new concepts that will improve my writing.”
Donald Hopkins
Engineering Lead
Design Alaska Inc.
“Great insights from a practical viewpoint…well worth the time.”
Katie Krawczyk
Communications & PR
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
“I was ready for a long boring day that dragged me kicking and screaming back to seventh-grade English! Instead, it was invigorating, creative, and motivating. I can't wait to use what I learned!”
Tomika Maniss
Business Analyst
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
“John simplifies a clear and effective approach to writing with practical and useful guidelines that help eliminate unnecessary processes.”
Kathleen Holmes
Training Manager
Microsoft Corporation
“A fun, interactive session that drives home what is really important in communicating in the business world”
Tracy Guterres
Senior HR Advisor
British Columbia Transmission Corporation
“Great course. John is very knowledgable and uses excellent examples of clear writing.”
Rick Vanhorn
Training Manager
Exelon Quad Cities Power Station
“This class will pay many many dividends. It's essential for anyone who needs to communicate in business.”
James Scott
Analyst
Alaska Department of Public Works
“A thoughtful approach to writing that encouraged me to break out of established molds and communicate my ideas completely.”
Michael Washburn
Staff Scientist
MacTec Environmental Engineering
“A great way to improve your writing. I'll definitely use John's transparent writing idea and start using subheads in my reports."
Valerie Murray
BP Americas Production Company
“It's not only about writing, but also how to approach various situations in my life when I need to communicate clearly...thanks!”
William Castro
Sales Manager
Clear2Pay Americas
"This is an excellent workshop that will help you understand how to think and how to communicate your ideas clearly."
Wah Shum
Regional Systems Manager
British Columbia Transmission Corporation
“A great class! Clear ideas, well-presented. John is funny and used excellent examples.”
Lee Schoen
Project Manager
Alyeska Pipeline Services Company
“You’ve done it again! Thanks for ensuring a successful conference.”
Chris Grossgart
Senior VP, Education
IABC
"Great presentation! Upbeat and challenging...invaluable way to improve my writing skills."
Oran Turner
Work Analyst
Exelon Quad Cities
“Great writing program...fun, entertaining, and packed with valuable resources that made me think.”
Janet Skeen
Claims
USDA Forest Service
“Educational and entertaining. The best course I've ever taken!”
Felipe Avila
Public Safety
Houston Airport System
“John's focus is on more than just writing, but all communication. I learned techniques to help me focus on my audience and my goals.”
Carlos De Leon
Engineering
Damon S. Williams Associates
“I feel better about myself! I have more confidence about thinking and writing.”
Inna Makarova
Senior SSR
Houston Airport System
“A great learning experience that makes perfect sense. If only everyone I work with could take this course, the world would be a better place!”
Tawanya James
Process Engineer
Fluor Corporation
“Exceptional! I'll using the outline method, and turn off my monitor when I write!”
MaeBeth Tappin
Health & Safety
BP Americas Production Company
“Valuable insight into the process of planning and brainstorming prior to writing.”
Peter Hall
Principal
Strategic Environmental Management
“John has a great sense of humor and uses to reinforce the concepts. I wish all my co-workers would take this course!”
Wily Splain
Engineer
Alyeska Pipeline Services Company
“The workshop is fun, informative, practical and useful. I learned the contrast between poor writing and clear writing. Highly recommended!"
Georgina Huang
Manger, Financial Process Systems
British Columbia Hydro
“A different perspective about how to make my writing work for me.”
Cynthia Zabolzadeh
Financial Analyst
USDA Forest Service
“Energizing, entertaining, and educational – makes you really think. The best way for adults to learn!”
Darcy Buelow
Internal Communications
American Transmission Company
“Informative, insightful and entertaining...John used relevant stories that brought the material close to home.”
Erin Hallmark
Senior Writer
Tahitian Noni International
“A fresh approach to a necessary skill. Great presentation style, with good examples and practical techniques.”
Judy Moglia
Product Manager
Playtex Products Research
“This is an entertaining and informative workshop. John is engaging, active, and funny...with lots of ideas on writing with clarity and simplicity.”
Julie Bliss
Communications
Innoviant
“A breath of relief that everything I learned in high school is not what it takes to be a good writer...now I finally know how to do it!"
Annette McLean
Industrial Hygienist
MacTec Environmental Engineering
“I liked John's enthusiasm for the subject. He uses excellent references and examples.”
Robert Tenny
Chemist
Playtex Products Research
“Funny...fast moving...very clear...lots of great, practical ideas.”
Carolyn Stall
Partner
Brown & Brown CPAs
“Great speaker! Very insightful...with new ways to think about what we do. You will definitely learn how to be a better writer.”
Angela Gance
CareFirst
Blue Cross Blue Shield
“Excellent course...well worth the time. John taught me to use my reader’s language to communicate my ideas.”
Denise Wright
HR Advisor
Stages Stores, Inc.
“I loved it! Very valuable...with tools and techniques you can apply immediately.”
Ashley Hunt
Communications Writer
Caterpillar Inc.
“This is an eye-opening course that provides valuable insight on writing and thinking skills. The material is very thought-provoking.”
Bryan Hart
External Quality Assurance
USDA Forest Service
“Great course! John is a very good presenter. He engaged with the group on a personal level and made excellent use of real examples.”
Keith McAfee
Account Manager
Clear2Pay Americas
“The workshop was fantastic! I like the methods and ideas you taught us...very practical.”
Delia Dietz
Proposals & Marketing Group
COMSYS IT Partners
“Probably the most useful CPE course I have ever taken.”
Lou Amitrano, Jr. CPA
Messina & Co. CPAs
"This workshop focused on the real application of communication in English, and gave us the tools to be successful writers."
Jeremyh Bries
Senior Operations Instructor
Exelon Quad Cities
“A very practical workshop that will help people improve their writing skills immediately.”
Sherwin Yan, MD, MS
Senior Manager, Product Safety
Playtex Products, Inc.
“Very, very good...should be given by all companies whose employees’ writing affects their business.”
Barbara Capun
Senior Partner
Brown & Brown CPAs
“A breath of fresh air!”
Tracey Rhoades
Director, Editorial Services
Rice University Office of Public Affairs
“A highly informative, enlightening, and entertaining experience...John exceeded my expectations. Fun while learning – what more can you ask for?”
Susan Gramatges
Chief Operating Officer
Pierpont Communications
“John obviously knows his stuff...and he doesn’t hold any punches!”
Letitia Wentworth
Aegon Insurance Group
“This guy is great...bring him back next year!”
Sandra Allm
BNSF Credit Union
“John took what could have been a dry subject and held my interest with his excellent presentation skills & techniques I can actually use!”
Leda Celaya
Program Manager
Aramco Technical Services
“This is exactly what I was looking for.”
Larry Smalley
Training Director
Klotz Engineering
“Right on target...John taught us a new way of thinking and a new approach to how we write.”
Ralph Kirkland
Director, Training & Development
COMSYS IT Partners
“I had a great time and 3 concepts stick in my mind: be clear, story telling, and benefits. I like your teaching style!”
Dr. Nellie Grose
Medical Director
The Center for Health & Healing
“It was excellent! Your program was very well-received and our members found your information very beneficial.”
Steve Gibbs
Education Director
Texas Credit Union League
“The format allowed us to share ideas and learn from each other…I loved the focus on clear communication rather than just writing words.”
Melinda Rogers
AEGON Insurance Group
“A very clever workshop that taught me a new way to think and a better way to communicate my ideas.”
Amy Jackson
Training & Development
COMSYS IT Partners
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