“One of the biggest take-away from the workshop is how much what I read impacts my writing. Having now begun working more intensely on my novel, I understand just how powerful this idea really is.”
Livina, October 19, 2024
The Novel
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“What did I learn? That even a fragment that is part of a work in progress reveals so much about a writer’s style, voice and engagement. I value the encouragement as well as the ‘room for improvement’ feedback, and that all of this takes place in a safe space.”
Nandini, October 19, 2024
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“I refreshed my existing knowledge and learned new insights, which helped me to look at the prose through different lenses. There was a lot of care and attention given to both my story and to me as a writer. After the workshop, I started treating my own writing differently. I also felt more inspired to write.”
Dariya, June 10, 2023
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“Lisa Friedman’s workshops help me stay on course. If I am losing my way with my writing – or if I am out of practice – the workshops inspire me to keep going. Lisa is a hugely experienced workshop leader and coach. She manages to keep everyone in the group focused and energised whilst sharing her insight. Our work is anonymously read out loud and feedback is always constructive, which helps me feel motivated and confident to share my writing with the group.”
Kerrie, November 28, 2021
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“‘The Novel’ was a very enjoyable and fruitful experience. It was the perfect way to get back into writing after a long break. I also felt it was a good way to refamiliarize myself with certain concepts, gather new insights, and get into the headspace to write freely. It was so nice to meet fellow writers from a variety of backgrounds.”
Justin, November 28, 2021
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“The workshop was expertly structured, and the content was valuable and encouraging – a truly worthwhile experience. It felt like a creative momentum was stirring the group, generating great conversation and contributing to Lisa’s excellent insights. The course certainly helped motivate me and instill confidence in starting and working through a novel.
Lisa’s guidance and feedback were incredibly helpful. The critical feedback for my own and everyone else’s work was also deeply appreciated. I got a lot out of the weekend. It felt wonderful to be learning so much from such a talented teacher and open, engaged classmates.”
Mollie, November 28, 2021
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“I value the Amsterdam Writing Workshops for the diversity, perspectives, and commitment to the writing of the people in the room, all of which is nourishing. I feel I have a new way of looking at—and organizing—my material. Taking the course has relieved some of the pressure, giving me a process I can focus on and trust.”
Zuzanna, November 28, 2021
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“I felt inspired throughout the workshop, which mixed relevant reading recommendations with literary techniques and language in a pleasant, comprehensible way. The workshop further emphasized my intention not only to finish my novel, but to try to publish it. The workshop gave me a new understanding of what the opening of a novel should be; it was an aha-moment for me!”
Ann, November 28, 2021