The Novel

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  • “I can’t recommend this course enough to aspiring novel writers. It’s a wonderful mix of practical tips and tricks, hands-on writing and constructive feedback. It’s taken me to a place where I not only know I can write that novel but I’m actually doing it!

    What did it feel like to get live feedback on my fiction writing? I was terrified by the whole idea. But the way it was done was extremely sensitive and well thought-out. The feedback I got was amazing and spurred me on to do even more writing that day. I feel helped by the feedback and energized by it; it’s helped me define where my writing goes next.”

    Julia, April 25, 2013

  • “Although I was initially daunted by the idea of sharing my work with the class, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed listening to my own contribution. It was also wonderful to listen to everyone’s work; this was a very special experience because everyone was involved and engaged in the process.

    I enjoyed the positive reinforcement and the experience of getting live feedback on my fiction wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be. I was also satisfied because my text was deliberately designed to mislead the reader, and the feedback from the group confirmed that I had achieved my goal.”

    Ellie, April 25, 2013

  • “What was the highlight of the class? Discovering that the material reveals itself…. Writing talks back 🙂 It was great to meet everyone and spend time with other creative people interested in the same thing.”

    Yuliya, April 25, 2013

  • “I enjoyed how to let go of my inhibitions and the editor that lives in my head…. It was an encouraging learning experience. I am grateful to the safe environment that the instructor clearly worked hard to create.

    I am very happy I took a leap and went ahead and enrolled in this course.”

    Bipasha, April 25, 2013

  • “I enjoyed the lively, inspiring guidance and involvement of the instructor; interaction with other class members; homework & it being read aloud— and feedback.”

    Donna, April 25, 2013

  • “I learned the importance of studying your genre. Not judging the writing in the first place as it comes out—separating the writing process and the editing process and not trying to do both at once. It can be fun as well as daunting!

    These workshops are always stimulating—sometimes in ways you cannot quite put your finger on, you just feel the inspiration that you carry away with you.”

    Maureen, April 25, 2013

  • “An atmosphere of trust had been created during the first day. The first day really gave me energy and inspiration to write… I found the second day more tiring than the first.”

    AM, April 25, 2013

  • “I learned that only writing through will get you to the end, and that short sessions of freewriting will help with getting words on the page–and open up the writing mind.”

    Anita, April 25, 2013

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