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Here’s
what recent participants in
the
Writing for Children Founders Workshops have
had to say:
"The intimacy of our group
really added to the interaction, openness, and pastime responses
(to each other) in our discussions. The Fall Spotlight was
a brilliant effort, start to finish."
Joan Baier, East Rochester, NY
Life in the Spotlight
"Peter demonstrated
the contents of a good presentation and gave us practical
experiences in preparing our speeches. It was also good having
a small group where we got to know each other and to bond
in our mutual efforts to learn to make super presentations.”
Hope Marston, Black River, NY
Life in the Spotlight
“This workshop exceeded my
greatest expectations—I am prepared to promote myself
and my books to my market, in a knowledgeable and fun way.
Now I know the pitfalls that may come my way, and the joys
I’ll reap, if I promote myself well.”
Elissa Elliott, Rochester, MN
Life in the Spotlight
“I feel much better equipped to
deal with the media. For example, I have a better handle on
what goes into a press kit and a press release. I feel confident
that I can present myself and my books in a professional manner
in the future because of the things I learned.”
Marianne Mitchell, Tucson, AZ
Life in the Spotlight
"The faculty/conferee ratio and
the availability of the faculty are two of the best and
unique features of these small workshops. It was truly an
eyeopener to see things from an editor's angle.”
Connie Wooldridge, Richmond, IN
Nonfiction—It’s
More Than Just the Facts!
“As a published writer, I thought
I knew how to research. The workshop gave me a new respect
for the process. Carolyn did an outstanding job of emphasizing
the importance of primary research in nonfiction writing.
She taught us not just what it is, but where to find it. In
addition, the small group and homey setting of the workshop
allowed us to feel comfortable exchanging ideas and asking
questions—many, many questions.”
Jane Sutcliffe, Tolland, CT
Nonfiction—It’s More Than Just the Facts!
"An outstanding experience—a
wealth of informative insight, put to immediate use—individual
expert advice. It was the single-most valuable learning experience
I’ve had in my writing endeavors.”
Janet Schultz, St. Peter, MN
The Heart of the Novel
“For a writing retreat with
writers at different stages in their careers, the format was
ideal. I greatly appreciated the freedom this gave me to work
at my own pace.”
Barbara Baker, New York, NY
Room to Create
“Last summer I attended 'Room
to Create' and found that the atmosphere—quiet, no-frills,
every-thing-taken-care-of, camaraderie—provided the perfect
place to create. I finished first drafts of three short stories,
but better yet, I completed a rewrite of my first novel.
I was correct in my belief that the next step in my development
as a writer must be an intensive writing and critiquing workshop
in which my days were spent immersed in the creative process.”
Mary Lois Sanders, Somerset, NJ
Room to Create
“Joy Cowley is an incredible person
and instructor. I feel her spirit when I read over my notes
and hope I can follow the advice and enthusiasm she has—in
my own work. The encouragement I received is like a 'second
chance' at my goal.”
Belva Green, Tarpon Springs, FL
Writing from the Heart
“Attending the workshop not only
gave me deeper insight into writing, but it established new
friendships and broadened my feeling of professionalism and
capabilities. It was wonderful to get together with other
writers who were more than willing to share their expertise
and experiences.”
Lori Mortensen, Cameron Park, CA
Writing from the Heart
“What a marvelous gift you have given
the writing community! We immersed ourselves in poetry. .
. .You are filling a real need to go beyond surface presentations
and really get into the meat of various genres.”
Kay Winters, Richlandtown, PA
Word Play: Poetry for Children |
