Lisa Barnett — Finding Confidence in the Braided Essay
Margo is smart and thoughtful and generous with her knowledge. Her feedback was encouraging and helpful in pointing out ways to improve the writing. I appreciate that she took time to send a written response to each of us about our work. I had a great experience in this course.
Read MoreNina Goss
Jonathan McClure’s professionalism is outstanding. His readings of attendees’ work are extensive and offered as in-line marginal annotations. He reads each piece through the author’s sensibility and register, offers relevant suggestions for rethinking a piece rather than alternative words or phrases, and addresses us as adults who are serious about craft and effect. His prompts in the classes are thoughtful, lucid, and provoke valuable effort. If he has a pet metier or school, I don’t know what it is, and hallelujah for that.
Read MoreChristina Strasbourg — Writing with Consistency and Courage
Tamara Dean transformed my writing practice. Her approach is both compassionate and practical, providing the tools I needed to stay motivated and overcome self-doubt.
Read MoreGinger Moorhouse — The Body and Soul of Your Memoir
My experience was excellent. Caryn is knowledgeable as well as encouraging.
Read MoreLinda Ennis — Creative Nonfiction
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.
Read MoreAlexis Damen — Stringing the Beads
This course was a great experience! I write for a living, but not personal essays, so I was challenged and learned a lot in a safe and judgment-free environment. Joanna is great at introducing new concepts and ways of writing in an easy-to-understand way. Her feedback and line edits are concise and helpful. It was also nice to give and receive comments from other writers taking the course.
Read MoreMagalie Casimir — Telling the Stories Your Body Holds
Sarah Herrington’s class was an incredible experience. I drafted and published three essays. Taking this course, along with others led by Sarah, has inspired me to overcome my fears and confidently share my work with a broader audience.
Read MoreWriting Paranormal Flash Fiction — Richard Hamon
I just finished an MFA in Creative Writing, and Julie was just as skillful, helpful, and encouraging as the professors who taught in my program.
Read MoreRiva Feshbach — Tiny and True
This class was different than any of the other writing classes I have taken. It felt like a risk, but it really paid off. I think that my writing practice is much stronger as a result.
Read MoreAlyssa Trunfio – Plot Your Novel
When I started this course I had a nugget of an idea for a thriller novel, and through the course lessons, assignments, and feedback I have taken that idea and built a world full of characters, plot and a meaningful chapter outline. Because of Jack’s feedback and critique, I not only created a launching pad to begin writing my book, but now have the confidence and drive to actually write it!
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