"Can't say enough about PVWW, Joy, and her amazing team of teachers! Writing is very much about the ability to sit in your seat for hours and put pen to paper, but coming to PVWW helps you build a community around your writing, breathe new life into your efforts, and get out of your own head a bit. And beyond that, I've learned lots of practical, nuts-and-bolts techniques that have vastly improved my work." |
"This class was a wonderful experience for me. It is the first time I have ever participated in anything like this outside of college courses, so I had no idea what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised how quickly I was able to engage in the writing process and the words literally flowed onto the paper with very little effort thanks to Carolyn’s helpful guidance." |
"I have been writing stories for about a year, but was unsure how to go about revising. This workshop was just what I needed. Now I have tools in my toolbox with which to work. I am inspired and activated." |
"Sarah is a terrific instructor--passionate, knowledgeable, unpretentious and generous in sharing her very useful advice for writers new and seasoned." |
"A truly excellent class. Joy is wonderful. Her teaching is very clear and allows all involved to be included in discussion and clarification when needed." |
"Celia is a master teacher and workshop facilitator. Time flew by, she had us working hard, and left us energized to continue on our own." |
"This was one of the best writing workshops I have ever attended. I have been writing for decades, but this class gave me new ways to think about putting a story together. It was extremely helpful and motivating."
- Claire Day, 6-Week Short Fiction Intensive, with Carolyn Zaikowski
"Carolyn has a gift for teaching. She was engaging and gently challenged each participant in a way that felt safe to explore and play within the elements of fiction without judgement. I appreciated her keen awareness and her ability to communicate with authenticity. Carolyn led thought provoking conversations with us that led me to a new understanding of the fiction tools available to me as a writer...She was hands down one of the best professors I’ve ever had because she gave me one of the best gifts a student can receive: to be seen and truly heard, supported and encouraged without clouding the space with pessimism or heavy handed opinions. She helped me to explore and push my writing into new places each week with the assignments and well-planned famous works chosen for the class. With a clear natural talent for teaching, Carolyn is priceless. I am grateful for her wisdom and courage. I cannot say enough about what a pleasure it was to learn and write with her. Highly recommend!!"
- Erica Rose, 6-Week Short Fiction Intensive, with Carolyn Zaikowski
I am a writer of personal essays, and this workshop gave me tools and knowledge to advance my skills, improve my technique, and increase my own confidence in my writing. Áine is a talented and experienced instructor who gave honest and meaningful information. I left with new-found knowledge as well as inspiration. I will absolutely put my new tools to work for me to develop both new habits and new pieces of work. Aine also gave tools to look at my essay drafts both objectively and subjectively for revision. I found the information about narrative voice, using the voice of experience vs. the voice of innocence, and the information about how to open an essay particularly useful. This workshop was money and time very well-spent!
- Kim Hoff, Writing Your Personal Essay with Aine Greaney
Although I was skeptical at first (strategic planning for creative writing sounded like a bit of an oxymoron to me), this workshop was INVALUABLE. Francine walked us through a number of steps that opened up questions and ideas for actually creating a full manuscript. I will continue to use her strategies in many areas of my life, Thank you!
- Celia Jeffries, 5-Year Creative Planning, with Francine Puckly
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