Nicole Hardy
Nicole Hardy’s memoir, Confessions of a Latter-Day Virgin (Hyperion 2013), was a finalist for the 2014 Washington State Book Award and the essay that inspired it—”Single, Female, Mormon, Alone” was noted in 2012’s Best American Essays and featured on the Modern Love Podcast. Her essays have appeared in magazines and newspapers including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Marie Claire—and have been adapted for radio and stage. Her other books include the poetry collections This Blonde (2009) and Mud Flap Girl’s XX Guide to Facial Profiling (2006)–a chapbook of pop-culture inspired sonnets. She earned her MFA at the Bennington College Writing Seminars.
Student Feedback for Nicole
This was one of the most productive courses I have ever participated in and that is true due to the exceptional feedback from Nicole Hardy. She responded to all of my submissions as well as commentaries regarding readings we took on. Her feedback was very pragmatic and conveyed how to enrich the story, why it would be helpful add or remove certain components, as well as when a re-arrangement would be beneficial. Nicole restored my hopes that writing can be a part of my life. Linda Ennis
A great class! I’ve gained so much insight in thinking and reading like a writer. Nicole gave excellent feedback! Catherine Fonseca
Nicole is an excellent teacher. She pointed out parts of my writing that worked while also giving me constructive criticism. Working with Nicole helped me develop my skills as a writer of nonfiction. Mary Mitchell
Nicole did a great job – responsive and had knowledge that elevated my work. She responded to inquiries and was a great instructor overall. The course content focused on the important aspects of memoir writing. The lessons on reflection and endings were most helpful for what my writing needed. DF
This was one of the most productive courses I have ever participated in and that is true due to the exceptional feedback from Nicole Hardy. She restored my hopes that writing can be a part of my life. Linda Ennis
This whole course is opening so many windows and doors in my mind. There are so many ways to write my memoir, not just one. Susan Jane Smith-Stefaniuk
Writing is so intensely personal that it takes a very talented instructor to respect every element: the experience one has had, the writing, and the mental-spriritual-emotional elements of getting a story out there. Nicole was able to balance all aspects, which makes her a great teacher and a great writing mentor. Nancy LaChance
