Writers Workshops Testimonial

I found the Writers Workshop extremely valuable. For an entire week I was surrounded by a group of writing professionals who wanted only to encourage and enlighten and empower me, not only within their respective workshops, but at breakfast and lunch and evening gatherings. The faculty were open books for us to sit down beside, get to know, and learn from. To have an editor critique and discuss my work with me was an incredible opportunity. I think the biggest impact Chautauqua will have on my future work is that I now think of myself as a writer.

Beth Cadena
Cape Elizabeth, ME

The Workshop is a children’s writer’s dream: an entire week away from the stress of real life in the idyllic Chautauqua setting, surrounded by people passionate about the joys and responsibilities of writing for children.

Joyce Case Potter
Mercer Island, WA

I learned so much and enjoyed meeting others with the same goals and dreams as mine. I am ever more committed in my quest to show children a loving environment where everyone is valued and where the earth itself is appreciated and respected. I feel showing my vision to the world through my words and illustrations to the best of my ability is important.

Anita Crane
Park City, UT

What an experience! I got more substantive feedback on my writing and illustrating in one week than in the previous eight years. Now I’m equipped to recraft my pieces so they’ll work, and I also feel encouraged as an author and illustrator. Chautauqua confirmed my desire to find the voice uniquely mine both in words and art. I’m headed in the right direction, and I won’t give up the dream.

Lynn Champagne
Ogden, UT

I found the experience of the Writers Workshop at Chautauqua to be one of the most valuable and exciting learning opportunities I’ve ever had. I learned so much about real authors and what they do when they write. I came home with a treasure chest of wonderful, useful information that I can share with my students about the writing process.

Susan Weaver
Jamestown, NY

The Writers Workshop was excellent, and I cannot imagine any other all-around workshop could even come close. I found it invaluable to hear editors and published/established writers inspire and educate us each day. Then, to be able to question the faculty further outside of class – priceless.

Mary Scarbrough
Storm Lake, IA

This was one of the most remarkable weeks of my life. It will completely change my writing and bring it to a whole new level. I have never learned so much in such a short time that will have such a far-reaching impact on my writing life. I will never be the same! I have never seen such a well-designed conference on any subject, and the balance of work and play was delightful.

Colleen Messina
Gardiner, MT