The course was the best of many writing workshops I have taken over the last fifteen years. And that includes those I attended for my MFA.

— Jill Stegman
On The First Fifty Pages of the Novel with Sandra Novack
May 27, 2022

Briana was a wonderful teacher. Her humor and obvious passion for writing came through in her lessons each week, and she was able to help me move my plot and characterization forward. Her feedback really zeroed in on areas that could be heightened or drawn out for maximum emotional impact. I also enjoyed our weekly office hours and looked forward to talking with her and the other participants because the conversation was always engaging and stimulating.

— Melissa Dy-Liacco
On What’s Love Got to Do With It? Writing Romance in Non-Romance Genres with Briana McGuckin
May 17, 2022

Absolutely wonderful! I am thrilled with the lessons and instruction that Julie offers. Her encouragement keeps me on track and makes me a more prolific writer. She makes the students feel that publication is possible. 

— Monica Gambino
On Let It Rip: The Art of Writing Fiery Prose with Giulietta Nardone
May 9, 2022

Loved the course. Learned how to write from emotion and a different place. Instructor’s feedback was fabulous.

— Pauline Chow
On Let It Rip: The Art of Writing Fiery Prose with Giulietta Nardone
May 9, 2022

This was my first writer’s workshop where we critiqued each other’s work. Anya Achtenberg’s kind and inviting approach created a convivial and relaxed environment in which to share. We were in very capable hands. It was a terrific course.

— Gurleen Grewal
On Claiming Our Stories: Autobiography, Memoir & Autobiographical Fiction with Anya Achtenberg
May 9, 2022

Rudri’s class on writing about grief was everything I didn’t know that I needed. She creates a safe, supportive space for everyone to share some of the more difficult parts of their lives, and it was such a healing experience for me. I cannot recommend working with Rudri enough, she is one of the best writing teachers that I have ever had.

— Leena Trivedi–Grenier
On Writing Our Grief: How to Channel Loss into Creative Expression with Rudri Patel
April 25, 2022

I found my way back to myself … or became more of myself through this course. Having the space to connect and be inspired, paired with the accountability and community to create was pure, poetic magic. Thank you!

— Gina Petersen
On The Joy of Poetry: A Beginner-Friendly Workshop
April 25, 2022

This workshop was perfect for me. I wanted a beginner’s class to learn the elements of poetry including terms, forms, genres, devices. The lessons included wonderful poems that illustrated all of these elements. Then we wrote poems in alignment with the lessons as an optional assignment. The teacher, Joy Sawyer, was very knowledgeable, personable, and encouraging. I enjoyed the camaraderie of the other participants and appreciated Joy’s advice for giving each other feedback. I highly recommend this interesting and inspiring class for anyone who wants to learn more about poetry.

— Michelle Bentcliff
On The Joy of Poetry: A Beginner-Friendly Workshop
April 25, 2022