We search with words.

We code, navigate, and interact with language.

In an era of data and design, it’s easy to forget the dominance of writing. Yet everything we stream has a script behind it, every statistic we gather requires analysis, and every idea we adopt succeeds from a proposal—with good reason.

The future is unwritten.

Leaders take us forward with considered speech and text and build audiences through conversation and word-of-mouth.

For the past ten years, I’ve written, taught, and revised a series of graduate lessons on how to improve online communication through writing—and then I made a workbook and a workshop to bring the course to you.

For students, for teachers, for all sides of the conversation.

Now, more than ever, we need to consider what we say, and write to connect better.

How the Web Teaches Good Writing and Good Writing Wins the Internet

In this mashup of writing prompts, social networks, and startup wisdom, Robert Kalm delivers a mobile version of his master’s degree course in interactive media showing you how to establish a strong online presence and get more from the Internet.

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“By far, one of the best classes I have ever taken. In just a semester, Prof. Kalm took everything I ever learned about writing and turned it on its head. In the end, it has made me a better thinker and, ultimately, a better writer.”

“I had burned out on writing in my professional life and had grown to dread it. This course reminded me of all the reasons why I liked writing at the beginning. The course materials and the lectures were spot on and motivated me to keep going and to try new approaches. I would highly recommend it!”

“I am a journalist who has written at a high level for 30 years and has received numerous writing awards. I was skeptical at what I would take from the course. My skepticism was unfounded.”

In addition to the lectures and prompts in the book, The Interactive Voice incorporates social media as the course classroom, conversation, bibliography, and blackboard. Twitter transcribes the class dialogue, Facebook posts the latest readings, Pinterest features course lessons and ideas, and Instagram shares student examples and new assignments. Follow along:

Robert Kalm helps people create engaging interactive voices for their organizations, ideas, and selves. He taught and developed The Interactive Courses at the MS in Interactive Media program at Quinnipiac University over the last ten years to explore improved communication and learning on the Web. Bob is also an Emmy-winning media producer, sponsored by the national artist collective, Fractured Atlas, and a graduate of the NYU film school. He blogs about better interaction at bumpspark.org.

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“I liked Professor Kalm’s style of teaching. It allowed for openness, interpretation, and creativity, which is a style that was never presented to me by other professors during my past studies. I dreaded taking a writing class, but this class kept my interest and taught me something new each week.”

“Written communication is something that we all take for granted. We assume that whatever we write will automatically be understood by the person reading our thoughts. Not so. This class teaches you to shape your thoughts and put them to paper in an incredibly effective way.”

“I enjoyed his weekly written lectures because they were thought provoking and unique. I will go back to them now that the course is over because I feel I can keep learning from his ideas.”

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“A resonant voice requires the time, thought, and practice necessary to create something unique. The Interactive Voice is no formula, but a series of exercises to help you let go of formula, develop a creative process, and discover your leadership for a dynamic new world.” – Robert Kalm

Learn how to connect better with everyone around you, online and offline, by discovering what you really have to say. For individuals, groups, and organizations.