Words Matter More Than You Think
We started Wluvial because we kept seeing the same problem. Talented journalists in Taiwan were producing brilliant work, but small errors in structure or clarity were holding them back. Not grammar mistakes exactly—more like subtle issues with flow, consistency, and tone that made great pieces feel unfinished.
After years of working with newsrooms and independent writers, we realized there was a gap. Training focused on reporting skills, but the craft of polishing written work often got overlooked. That's what we do now.
Building Better Writers Through Detail
Our focus is straightforward: help journalists in Taiwan write more clearly and confidently. We work with reporters, editors, and freelancers who want to sharpen their written communication skills.
The training isn't about fixing what's broken. It's about refining what's already good. We look at real work—actual articles, drafts, and pieces in progress—and help writers see patterns they might miss. Repetitive phrasing. Inconsistent style. Sentences that almost work but could be stronger.
Most writers don't need a complete overhaul. They need someone who understands journalism to point out what's working and what isn't. And then show them how to adjust.
What Drives Our Work
Three principles shape how we approach every program, every workshop, and every piece of feedback we give.
Practical Over Theoretical
We don't teach abstract rules. Every session involves real writing samples and hands-on exercises. Participants leave with skills they can apply the next day—not concepts they'll forget by next week.
Respect for Voice
Good proofreading doesn't erase personal style. We teach writers how to preserve their voice while tightening structure and improving clarity. Your tone stays yours—it just becomes clearer.
Focused Feedback
We don't overwhelm people with corrections. Instead, we identify recurring issues and work on those systematically. Fix the pattern, and dozens of small problems solve themselves.
Linnea Viklund
Lead Instructor
The Person Behind the Programs
Linnea came to Taiwan in 2018 after spending a decade editing for European news agencies. She noticed immediately that many local journalists were doing impressive investigative work but struggling with presentation—not because their English was weak, but because they hadn't been taught the editing side of writing.
She started running small workshops in 2019, mostly for friends in newsrooms. Word spread. By 2021, she was working with three different publications and realized there was real demand for focused training in proofreading and style refinement.
Now she leads all our core programs. Her background in both journalism and language education means she understands what writers need—not just what sounds good in theory. Participants appreciate that she doesn't lecture. She edits alongside them and explains why certain changes improve the work.
How We Actually Teach This
Most writing courses focus on generating content. Ours focus on refining it. We work with journalists who already know how to report and write—they just want to make their final drafts stronger.
Programs typically run over several weeks with sessions scheduled around newsroom deadlines. Participants bring their own work, and we review it together. This isn't about criticism—it's about learning to see your writing from a reader's perspective.
By the end, most people develop an internal editor. They catch their own recurring issues before submitting. That's the goal: not dependence on feedback, but developing sharper instincts.
Interested in Joining a Future Program?
Our next cohort begins in March 2026. Spaces are limited to keep sessions focused and interactive. If you're a working journalist in Taiwan looking to strengthen your written output, we'd be glad to hear from you.
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