Barbara Moroncini – Writing Our Grief
I took this class to try and shake myself out of a creative and emotional paralysis. Not only did it work, but I was offered spaces I did not even know I needed to inhabit. Rudri is a terrific teacher, unusually generous with her time, critiques, and all-around support. Her classes are structured but not rigid, with assignments geared to generate pieces of increased complexity. She pushes students to give what she senses they are capable of, in a way that, in the case of my classmates, often generated exceptional results. And once the work is done, Rudri is tremendously encouraging to get to the next step: spread the love and submit for publication. I am grateful for all this class gifted me, and most definitely recommend it.
Read MoreAllison Allen – Next-Level Creative Nonfiction
The content was excellent and there was a wealth of information and optional readings. The lessons were well structured. I felt it was easily college level in terms of the content. Wendy clearly knows her stuff and she was very generous with her feedback on the weekly assignments.
Read MoreBruce Rehm – The Soundtrack of Your Life
I enjoyed it a lot. I was fortunate to be in the class with several very good writers who were comfortable workshopping their writing, and were really enjoyable to interact with. Julie was a delightful presence, really enthusiastic and just fun to have as a teacher.
Read MoreStephanie Machell
Excellent! Very supportive group! Exceeded my expectations!
Read MoreJoy Hoppenot – Next-Level Creative Nonfiction
Wendy has provided an extremely strong foundation in the writing craft lessons. There’s something for every writer, no matter your level or step in the journey, in her array of resources and tips. Wendy is an amazing source of knowledge, and her feedback was spot on!
Read MoreLaNell Haydon – Haiku & Senryū
I thoroughly enjoyed the Haiku & Senryu workshop. The teachers’ passion for this subject was obvious and this made the class a lot of fun. It was very informative and I learned things about this type of poetry I had not known before. I recommend this class to anyone curious about Haiku and Senryu.
Read MoreBarbara White – Poetry Workshop
Rosemary was amazing, and her lessons so thoughtful and thought provoking. After 34 years since the last time I tried to write poetry I was quite nervous, but she helped me start to find my voice again and I remembered how deeply I had loved poetry.
Read MoreJudith O’Leary – Death Riding Shotgun
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. It motivated me to settle down and write, which is exactly what I was hoping. Lisa is a knowledgeable and dedicated instructor.
Read MorePeter Taylor – Death Riding Shotgun
Lisa is generous and enthusiastic. She was particularly generous in offering guidance and encouragement about getting published, which was new for me, and invaluable. The topic, the assignments, and most importantly the quality of the work and the feedback offered by my fellow students were excellent. Interaction with fellow students throughout the week was the highlight.
Read MoreHongying Liu – Poetry Workshop
Rosemary Bensko is an excellent teacher. Her course instruction and selection of poems are to the point. She’s also very sharp in commenting on our writings and guiding us to improve our pieces. Her recorded analysis of a poem for each unit is my favorite. It’s full of insight and her voice is so pleasant.
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