Student Quotes

This class was what I needed to reacquaint myself with the nuts and bolts of writing fiction. I was spending too much time reading fiction and telling myself, "I could write something better."

You don't have to get on a plane, go to distant places, or have a luxury lifestyle. Wherever you are is part of the world, and worthy of your attention and your writing.

You will never view movies, plays, or TV shows in the same light again.

Most business writing courses are dull and uninteresting. This class brought an entirely new perspective to this topic. I learned how to improve the quality, readability, and impact of my pieces.

Nothing about the course felt intimidating, yet the instructor and subjects/assignments were sophisticated and enormously fun.

A must for anyone seeking to publish a book! I really don't know how I would have managed without it.

This class was a wonderful mix of lecture, assignments, exchanges, and critiques. I've learned so much. My technique has improved, and I will continue to refer to the lectures as I write my memoir.

This course taught me how to structure my inspired rambling into a coherent, potent piece of writing. I got a lot of information and great inspiration to continue some past projects and begin new ones.

I was thrilled to "meet" my fellow classmates through the bio/introduction the very first week because it made me feel as if I was in an actual classroom.

An outstanding class that I would highly recommend to anyone with an interest in any type of humor writing.

A great way to expand your horizons as a writer, through great exercises and helpful tips.

The instructor's knowledge of the subject seemed to be endless.

A very engaging experience where you learn nuances about writing that you didn't know existed. The science behind the art is something as an outsider we don't see.

This class blew away the anxiety connected to writing and perfection.

The perfect introduction to the mechanics of writing fiction and story telling.

It's a course everyone should take even if it's just to refresh their fundamental writing skills.

A fun and intriguing introductory course to children's writing that forces you to realize the amount of creativity and hard work that was poured into some of your favorite childhood stories.

It's awe-inspiring how much we can grow when we're surrounded by other writers and avid readers who lift each other up with encouragement and constructive critism.

I took Fiction I, then Fiction II twice. The Fiction Master Class brought what I learned during those courses together and gave the whys and hows of writing in detail.

I gained a very good grasp of the basics of writing fiction as well as a new perspective. Even before the course was half over, I found myself thinking about writing in a different way.