AMA Writing & Editorial Academy

AMA's professional writing masterclass begins November 15, registration closes 14 - CityHillNews By Mayowa Oluwasuyi Audience Matters Academy (AMA), a writing and editorial school, will begin its professional writing masterclass in November.

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& Testimonies of the Participants @ the July 2020 Training

Sir, I really enjoyed the contents of the Day 2 lessons. Firstly, I do get so confused sometimes when I need a suitable title for a story or a write-up. I take so much time doing just that. Also, I totally agree with this topic, "Practice of Editing" because I do a lot of tearing up of write-ups when I have to put up either a speech, story or press release. Sincerely, I actually used to feel bad and so stressed up before I would finally decide. With today's lessons, I know better. Thank you, AMA. Sincerely, I love today's Day 2 lessons because I learnt a lot and this aspect has to do with my career as a spokesperson for the organization I work. Seriously, I am learning & enjoying the class. I need it. Thank you so much.

---Rose Onoja, Information Officer, National Youth Service Corps, Makurdi, Benue State

I must commend Mr Marufh Bello for sharing his knowledge with us. Also, thanks to AMA Writing Academy for this training.

---Nora Emelike, Student & Stylist, Lagos

What a great lecture! The lectures from Day One to Day Two have been very wonderful and educative. Thanks so much, sir. I really enjoyed the training but the test aspect should be improved upon next time. Thanks, sir. Thanks, AMA.

---Jeremiah Bulu, Pastor & Student, Ondo, Ondo State

Enjoying the class... It's been wonderful. I must say a job well done so far by AMA with loads of impactful materials shared for reading and understanding even after the training. Thanks.

---Muhammed Oladipupo, Student, Ibadan, Oyo State

It's been awesome and I'm enjoying it. Thank you for the lecture and the manner you carried us along. I grabbed a lot from you. Yes, you're our mentor; you deserve an accolade.

I want to sincerely express my profound gratitude over this expository training/lecture. Whether knowingly or unknowingly something has entered into me; I am confident now that I can initiate all round report in my endeavours. I acknowledge that the management and the kind leadership of AMA is about 80%. Thank you so much, sir. You deserve a high accolade...

---Samson Ehimenhen Ijebor, a DSS detective, Presidency, Abuja

By His grace, I am that I am, the Professional Writing Training of Audience Matters Academy will hold from 26-30 September, 2021. Thank You, God!

Training will hold next month...
Barika de Sallah!
Happy Eid-el-Kabir.

Online professional writing training of AMA will hold next month. Ad to be out soon!

of the Trainees & Participants @ the May 2020 Class

To God be the glory.
This online training is a unique opportunity to everyone who desires to stand out in the field of writing and editing.

Thanks to the CEO of this noble AMA Professional Writing Academy. Indeed, you are God-send to our generation. The contents and the training acquired here are excellent compared with the cost implication.

Thank God for the opportunity and greater heights for AMA Professional Writing Academy.

---Deacon Emmanuel O. Dabi

The program is interesting and beneficial. I gained many learning experience from it... It is fascinating.

---Mahmud M. Ajibowo

It is nice to be part of this class. Thanks to Mr Marufh for sharing his experience with us.

---Faleye Fajemirokun Josiah

The program is beneficial.
---Adebisi Adeola Adepoju

Well understood and comprehensible. I like the brevity and clarity of the reading materials.

---Marvellous Obialunanma Eze

I like the way you took every step gradually for easy assimilation...

---Jelilat Adekunbi Lawal

I am enjoying the class and your pedagogical approach...

--- Sina Okeowo, ex- MD, Spectrum Books Ltd (Participant & Panelist, AMA May 2020 Class)

Register & Profile of Trainees/Participants @ the May 2020 Professional Writing Master Class

TRAINEES

1. Jelilat Adekunbi Lawal

S*x: Female
State: Ibadan, Oyo
Qualification: NCE
Profession: Teaching
Place of Work: Ikhlas N/P School, Ring Road, Ibadan
Objective/Interest: To be a specialist on children's books
Philosophy: An intelligent person is not who is able to increase his profits but he who transforms his losses into profits

2. Mahmud Murtada Ajibowo

S*x: Male
State: Orile-Iganmu, Lagos
Qualification: NCE
Profession: Teaching (Arabic & English Translation)
Place of Work: Orile-Iganmu/Coker-Aguda LCDA (Surulere LGA)
Interest: Religious & Peace Studies/Islamic Thoughts & Education
Philosophy: Life is not a constant port of honey, always prepare for the dry season.

3. Marvellous Obialunanma Eze

S*x: Female
State: Anambra
Qualification: BA, English
Profession: Writing & Blogging
Place of Work: Self-Employed
Interest: Writing, reading & being around friends
Vision: To be able to impact lives via writing.
Philosophy: Consistency and hard work is key to success.

4. Falaye Fajemirokun Josiah

S*x: Male
State: Atosin-Idanre, Ondo
Qualification: B.Sc, Agric Econs & Farm Management
Profession: Business Management
Place of Work: Joswel Group
Position: CEO, Entrepreneur, Business Manager, Educationist, Writer & Author
Interest: Helping youths & intellectuals to crave for excellence via honourable competence
Vision: To become an international best selling author and impart life by becoming part of solutions to the world's challenges
Philosophy: Life is a contribution.

5. Akeem Akanbi Jimoh

S*x: Male
State: Oyo
Qualification: BA, Linguistics
Profession: Civil Service
Place of Work: Oyo
Position: Director
Objective: To become a consummate administrator

6. Emmanuel Omoniyi Dabi

S*x: Male
State: Igede-Ekiti
Qualification: B.Sc, MBA, ACIA & ACIPM
Profession: Human Resources Management
Place of Work: RCCG
Position: Senior Administrative Officer
Interest: Reading & imparting knowledge ---positive impact on people's lives and be the best in my career
Philosophy: With God, all things are possible!

7. Adebisi Adeola Adepoju

S*x: Male
State: Ibadan, Oyo
Qualification: OND, Marketing
Profession: Properties, logistics & Politics
Place of Work: A3 Properties & Investment Nig. Ltd
Position: CEO & Chairman, People's Redemption Party (PRP), Oyo State
Interest: To initiate, install and support genuine people-oriented political leadership in Nigeria
Philosophy: Selflessness & kindness to fellow human beings

Management, Supervisors & Panelists (Advisory)

1. Messrs Sina Okeowo, ex-MD, Spectrum Books Ltd

Profession: Publishing
Place of Work: Canopy Publishing Co. Ltd
Position: Chairman/CEO
Interest: Reading, learning and sharing information that will move humanity forward
Objective: To run the best standard publishing company in Africa
Philosophy: Always do good

2. Ganiyu, M. A., PhD

Profession: Lecturer
Place of Work: Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Mass Communication Department
Interest: Research, reading, teaching & preaching tolerance
Objective: To be dutiful in the discharge of any given job
Philosophy: Love & kindness to humanity

3. Bayo N. Akinwole

Profession: Publishing
Place of Work: Canopy Publishing Co., Ltd
Position: Managing Director
Interest: Educational development, publishing and peace making
Objective: To help humanity through innovative educational development programs
Philosophy: Be kind and deliver any tasks given

4. Ahmad Olawale

Profession: Student, digital & social media marketer
Place of Work: Self-Employed (Freelance)
Objective/Interest: To become a great reliable traditional and digital marketer
Philosophy: Life has no remote control, get up and change it yourself!

5. Marufh Bello, Writer, Journalist, Book Bditor & Trainer

Profession: Writing, journalism, book editing & publishing
Place of Work: Suntan Matbell Pan-Arts & Consulting/AMA Writing & Editorial Academy
Position: Chairman/CEO & Creative Director
Interest: Writing, development communication/media, investigative journalism, children's literature, training & politics
Objective: To always help humanity find their bearing
Philosophy: Be truthful and kind to yourself and people around you.

[Tips for Writing Your Research Proposal]

1. Know yourself: Know your area of expertise, what are your strengths and what are your weaknesses. Play to your strengths, not to your weaknesses. If you want to get into a new area of research, learn something about the area before you write a proposal. Research previous work. Be a scholar.

2. Know the program from which you seek support: You are responsible for finding the appropriate program for support of your research.

3. Read the program announcement: Programs and special activities have specific goals and specific requirements. If you don’t meet those goals and requirements, you have thrown out your chance of success. Read the announcement for what it says, not for what you want it to say. If your research does not fit easily within the scope of the topic areas outlined, your chance of success is nil.

4. Formulate an appropriate research objective: A research proposal is a proposal to conduct research, not to conduct development or design or some other activity. Research is a methodical process of building upon previous knowledge to derive or discover new knowledge, that is, something that isn’t known before the research is conducted.

5. Develop a viable research plan: A viable research plan is a plan to accomplish your research objective that has a non-zero probability of success. The focus of the plan must be to accomplish the research objective.

6. State your research objective clearly in your proposal: A good research proposal includes a clear statement of the research objective. Early in the proposal is better than later in the proposal. The first sentence of the proposal is a good place. A good first sentence might be, “The research objective of this proposal is...” Do not use the word “develop” in the statement of your research objective.

7. Frame your project around the work of others: Remember that research builds on the extant knowledge base, that is, upon the work of others. Be sure to frame your project appropriately, acknowledging the current limits of knowledge and making clear your contribution to the extension of these limits. Be sure that you include references to the extant work of others.

8. Grammar and spelling count: Proposals are not graded on grammar. But if the grammar is not perfect, the result is ambiguities left to the reviewer to resolve. Ambiguities make the proposal difficult to read and often impossible to understand, and often result in low ratings. Be sure your grammar is perfect.

9. Format and brevity are important: Do not feel that your proposal is rated based on its weight. Use 12-point fonts, use easily legible fonts, and use generous margins. Take pity on the reviewers. Make your proposal a pleasant reading experience that puts important concepts up front and makes them clear. Use figures appropriately to make and clarify points, but not as filler.

10. Know the review process: Know how your proposal will be reviewed before you write it. Proposals that are reviewed by panels must be written to a broader audience than proposals that will be reviewed by mail. Mail review can seek out reviewers with very specific expertise in very narrow disciplines.

11. Proof read your proposal before it is sent: Many proposals are sent out with idiotic mistakes, omissions, and errors of all sorts. Proposals have been submitted with the list of references omitted and with the references not referred to. Proposals have been submitted to the wrong program. Proposals have been submitted with misspellings in the title. These proposals were not successful. Stupid things like this kill a proposal. It is easy to catch them with a simple, but careful, proof reading. Don’t spend six or eight weeks writing a proposal just to kill it with stupid mistakes that are easily prevented.

12. Submit your proposal on time: Duh? Why work for two months on a proposal just to have it disqualified for being late? Remember, fairness dictates that proposal submission rules must apply to everyone. It is not up to the discretion of the program officer to grant you dispensation on deadlines. Get your proposal in two or three days before the deadline.