Joseph Caperna – Writing Mindfulness
Assignments and readings all new for me, motivating, unsettling in good ways. Marc helped me show not tell, write down first thoughts, editing is mostly deleting later. He gave me confidence to submit a poem, pending now. This is my second course with Marc Olmsted, and I highly recommend him.
Read MoreLucy Xing – Intro to Screenwriting
The overall experience of the workshop was positive. It was exactly what I’d expected from an intro class. Susan was knowledgeable and communicated the information in an organized manner.
Read MoreSharon Ransom – Crafting a Story or Novel Chapter Using Forward-Moving Tension
My knowledge of how to construct tension is significantly improved after taking Sandra’s class. Her reading assignments were not only helpful but also included a variety of outside reading for further clarification. I learned more about my own writing through Sandra’s critiques and observations. I highly recommend Sandra’s class.
Read MoreSharon O’Toole – Writing Mindfulness
Marc is an excellent teacher who truly engages with his students. His critiques are thoughtful and helpful. I hope to take a class from him in the future.
Read MoreSharon Ransom – Anatomy of a Premise Line
The Anatomy of a Premise Line was the perfect class for me. I am working on a writing project that seemed unwieldy and over my head. Jeff Lyons’ class helped me to articulate and focus on an approach that is working much better.
Read MoreKarin Reimondos – Crafting a Story or Novel Chapter Using Forward Moving Tension
Sandy goes above and beyond the call of duty. A teacher that LOVES to teach and takes care of each of her student with so much dedication and enthusiams.
Read MoreJeffrey Vamos – Crafting a Story or Novel Chapter Using Forward Moving Tension
It was very helpful as a way to jump start one’s writing discipline, and receive some useful feedback on the work. I give it high marks. Sandy was a very good and insightful reader/critiquer of the work.
Read MoreKathy Keats – Crafting a Story or Novel Chapter Using Forward Moving Tension
Sandy is an absolutely outstanding instructor. She has a gift for pushing you to be better without taking away what makes your writing your own. Her questions and comments are always incredibly insightful, and it’s obvious she’s given your piece her full attention.
Read MoreLarry Ricci – Writing Our Grief
Rudri is a real gem. Her management of the class given the difficulty of the material was exceptional. She was always encouraging to all the students.
Read MoreJohn Lee – Tales From the Memory Palace
Great class. More challenging than I expected—in a very good way. The lessons and assignments were well thought out and well presented, and the instructor provided many creative process ideas and examples. Quite exceptional. I will definitely look for other classes presented by this instructor.
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