Jill Stegman – The First Fifty Pages of the Novel
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.
Read MoreMelissa Dy-Liacco – What’s Love Got to Do With It?
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.
Read MoreMonica Gambino – Let It Rip
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.
Read MorePauline Chow – Let It Rip
Loved the course. Learned how to write from emotion and a different place. Instructor’s feedback was fabulous.
Read MoreGurleen Grewal – Claiming Our Stories
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.
Read MoreLeena Trivedi-Grenier – Writing Our Grief
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.
Read MoreGina Petersen – The Joy of Poetry
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!
Read MoreMichelle Bentcliff – The Joy of Poetry
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.
Read MorePeggy Capomaggi – The Joy of Poetry
This was an excellent course that I was so sorry to see end! The instructor, Joy Sawyer, was terrific and the other participants very engaged. Joy is truly a motivated and passionate teacher who is very knowledgeable in her craft. She set a tone in the class that encouraged participation and her feedback was always helpful and clear. I would highly recommend this course to others.
Read MoreRowena House – Anatomy of a Premise Line
An excellent and concentrated course that brought the gaps in my knowledge about my protagonist into sharp focus, and provided a clear method to fill those gaps and get the plot outline into great shape for moving forward. Jeff Lyons is a generous and clear-thinking teacher.
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