Learn How to Write in Our Adult Writing Classes
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Write with Confidence: Build Your Writing Skills
Writing helps you share your ideas, fill out important forms, and feel more confident at work, school, and in everyday life.
Whether you’re learning how to write for the first time or want to improve your writing for college or a job, our classes can help. We include writing instruction at every level, and you’ll build your skills step by step — with support that fits your goals.
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What We Can Help With
In our classes, you’ll build practical writing skills you can use in real life. That includes:
- Writing for daily life – like notes, lists, messages, or filling out forms
- Organizing ideas – like writing clear sentences and short paragraphs
- Professional and school writing – like job applications, emails, or reports
- Editing and revising – like checking spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Writing with confidence – like sharing your story, planning essays, or responding to test prompts
Whether you’re starting with the basics or preparing for your high school diploma or college, we’ll help you build confidence and skills that work for you.
“They don’t judge. They understand.
They make you feel like family.”
-Ginaliz
Ready to Get Started?
The next step is to get in touch with us, so we can talk about your needs.
You can also visit our Locations page to see all our sites and check the times and days of classes near you.
- Free classes – No cost to you!
- Friendly teachers – We help you every step of the way.
- Flexible options – Study in person or online.
Call us at 413-774-3934
Email us at info@literacyproject.org
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Want to Build Other Skills?
Writing is just one part of literacy and (math) skills. You might also want to grow your confidence in:
Reading skills
For understanding everyday signs, instructions, and written information
Math skills
To work with numbers and manage everyday tasks
Computer skills
For email, digital forms, and using online tools
Communications skills
Speak and listen with confidence in class or at work
You can explore any of these at your own pace. All of our classes support the full range of skills – not just one!
Find Out More About Our Class Levels
Basic Skills Classes
Build reading, writing, and math skills to support everyday tasks and future learning.
Pre-High School Equivalency Classes
Strengthen foundational skills to prepare for GED or HiSET prep classes.
GED Preparation Classes
Prepare for the GED test with targeted lessons in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies.
Behind the scenes:
Writing Skills That Open Doors
Together, we can help more adults build strong writing skills — and a brighter future. Better writing skills lead to more opportunities — from job applications to college assignments to everyday communication.
Your personal financial support helps more adults strengthen their writing.
At The Literacy Project, we know that even the smallest steps in writing can lead to big changes. For many adults, developing writing skills means gaining the confidence to tell their stories, complete important tasks, and take the next step toward their goals.
You can help someone begin their writing journey.
With support from caring volunteer tutors, students grow their skills one step at a time. Whether they’re practicing spelling, grammar, or workplace writing, each learner moves forward with support and encouragement.
Your organization can help remove barriers to learning.
Our classes are small, welcoming, and built around real life. Students might be writing short notes, filling out forms, drafting essays, or learning to organize their thoughts clearly. We focus on writing that matters — at a pace that works for each learner.
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