I learned more about creative writing in this ten-week course than I have in the past two years.

— Pamela Conklin
On Manuscript Workshop: Writing For Children with Sarah Aronson
November 23, 2020

This class packed an incredible punch. It has actually transformed my writing process by encouraging me to write along to music.

— Jennifer Dines
On The Soundtrack of Your Life: Writing About Music, Memories and Mix Tapes with Giulietta Nardone
November 20, 2020

Susan’s feedback and promptness were very professional. Her lessons are packed with information and ideas.  And, after the class was completed, she kept the site open for additional time to finish assignments, which I greatly appreciated. I look forward to interacting with her in another class!

— Joan Connor
On From Writing Circle to Finished Poem: Turn Raw Writing into Poetry with Susan Vespoli
November 12, 2020

The course material was excellent. It kept me engaged and learning throughout. This class was so helpful because it focused not just on individual poems but on seeing work (your own and others’) in terms of a collection. The class work and generous attention of the teacher were invaluable. I wish there were more classes like this!

— Mary Paulson
On The Craft of Poetry with Jonathan J.G. McClure
October 30, 2020

Julie’s intuition, writing experience, and suggestions took me from a rough draft to a polished final draft with a stronger theme and structure. Her writing experience, spirit and open mind matched my temperament and validated what I was trying to do. Julie is great!

— Stephanie Shapiro
On No More Excuses! Four Weeks to Finish and Submit Your Personal Essay or Short Memoir with Giulietta Nardone
October 26, 2020

This is the second time I have taken this course and I will enroll again if offered by Lissa Jensen. Her method of presenting information, inspiration and freedom of exploration is perfect for me. The exceptional detailed critiques have provided the encouragement and understanding needed to continue. Lissa demonstrates on a how-to video to further explain the assignment. She is caring and takes extra time if needed. Great class!

— Marylou Brashler
On Creating the Visual Journal with Lissa Jensen
October 24, 2020

The course was great for a beginner but also for those who were further ahead in the process. Jack was readily available for questions and helping students along. He spent time on my work, provided helpful feedback and readily answered questions. He made helpful recommendations that I think will strengthen my work. I am so much further in the process than I would have been if I had not taken the class.

— Kristin Curry
On Plot Your Novel with Jack Smith
October 9, 2020

This is a terrific course, especially if you are looking for a safe, open forum to simply write and write and write! I find that the Writing Circles led by Susan provide wonderful inspiration for my writing, and it keeps me going even when I might not feel like I have much to say. Most important, I have been very surprised how stimulating participating is to my overall writing practice–I find I keep generating ideas between classes.

— John Johnson
On From Writing Circle to Finished Poem: Turn Raw Writing into Poetry with Susan Vespoli
October 9, 2020