Student Quotes

I have taken many writing courses over the past few years, but this is the first that has ever inspired me to write every single day. This course helped me to stretch my writing muscles beyond anywhere they'd ever been before.

More than I expected, and worth every penny. I signed up for the course through Zoetrope.com, an online writing community, and expected to learn a bit about the basics of fiction. But with my instructor's guidance and steady encouragement, I have participated in online conversations with my classmates about the intricacies of plot, dialogue, characterization, conflicts, resolutions, and revising. I have written two short stories, as well as commented and reviewed scores more. I have learned not just the basics of fiction, but what it truly takes to cultivate that passion so that it comes alive for readers. And I have learned that none of this is easy, but attainable with lots of dedication, perseverance and faith. And that's priceless.

An inspirational, once in a life time opportunity to overcome any fear and anxiety of your personal writing skills.

If you've ever wondered whether you've got a poet hiding inside you, this course most surely will bring this voice forth.

This was the most generous, insightful, funny, supportive, validating instructor I've ever had. Not only did his course inspire me to write, and keep writing, it ultimately convinced me that I'm a writer.

A fun, challenging experience that helped me figure out what I want out of life.

This course got me completing up to 75 pages of new work for my book, as well as giving me clearer ideas about what to do with chapters that needed work.

It delivered practical, in-the- trenches information by a seasoned writer and editor.

My boss and I both agree that my writing has gotten better. I really appreciate it.

A fun-filled learning experience where I was able to meet other people who shared the same passion as myself.

What I loved most about this course was the opportunity to expand my imagination.

I am a professional writer by trade, but I learned so such about character development, the elements and structure of writing memoir, and the more nuanced, subtle ingredients of story writing.

She is one of the kindest, most supportive instructors I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Her knowledge of craft coupled with her passion for helping people create stories made for an excellent class.

The instructor was a professional poet and a skilled teacher whose enthusiasm and experience made us each believe that we, too, have that of the poet in us.

I feel as though my goals of being a professional writer are much more attainable now!

A fantastic journey into yourself.

A wonderful introduction to the art of writing children's books.

What I liked most was how "real" the class and the instructor were--no cyberspace feeling. Communication was responsive, there was lots of interaction between instructor and students. I thought the whole thing was great.

I wrote some of my all time best poems in this class.

The teacher is is fabulous: interesting, warm, intelligent, funny, and genuinely interested in helping each and every student in his class.