My experience
in the writers group was more encouraging than many of my workshops in
graduate school. Not only did the group inspire me to be more mindful in
my writing, they also provided an opportunity to exercise a more playful
voice in my work. I truly love the improv writing exercises for both
writing practice and material production. The moderators became mentors
and the eclectic members were helpful critics who provided a very
diverse array of opinions I would not have otherwise had the privilege
to consider.
-- Amanda Page
Having a community,
regardless of the activity, helps me thrive. After joining a writing
group with Nicole and Sanora, I realized that while writing is often a
solitary activity, having a community to share ideas and words is
priceless. Last month I received a check (which I photocopied!) for my
first piece of writing purchased by a publisher. I began writing the
piece, a tribute to my mom, after I joined LAwritersgroup.com and it was
the group that gave me the courage to submit it - and it will soon
appear in a book called "Living With Multiple Sclerosis". I’m a bit of a
wimp- but after receiving encouragement, constructive feedback and
praise from LAwritersgroup.com, I’m much more confident and am pursuing
a more active and serious freelance career. I’ve also kept in close
contact with members of the writing group and trust them 100% to provide
honest feedback on my writing. For the summer I'll be working on a
children's book series, editing the next draft of my novel and
submitting a slew of short stories to competitions - confidently! Thank
you, LAwritersgroup.com!!
-- Jodene
"I have participated
in a number of writing classes/groups around town over the past few
years -- through UCLA Extension, mediabistro and other, reputable
organizations -- yet I have to say that my previous experiences pale in
comparison to my eight-week session with LAwritersgroup.com. I was
more inspired and prolific during those eight weeks than in all the
previous classes put together. I felt truly supported in my work and I
felt that the critiques I received were insightful and on point. The
in-class exercises were always stimulating and enjoyable and the quality
of the work produced by my peers was deeply impressive.
LAwritersgroup.com must attract only the best, because I felt that every
member of my group was seriously talented, a phenomenon unique to this
experience. On the whole, the eight weeks were extremely well-spent and
over too soon. I will certainly be back!"
-- Deborah Breitman
I've been a
part of LAwritersgroup.com since 2004, and have found it to be
consistently excellent. Sanora and Nicole put a lot of thought into
their writing prompts, and their critiques are always supportive and,
more importantly: helpful and to the point.
-- LK
"The writing
exercises prompted me to write fresh and startling poetry. I was also
inspired to get rid of all my adverbs."
-- Aliete Guerrero
It's like going
to the gym for writing -- I get to exercise my writing muscles, and feel
like I'm jump-starting my creative thinking. It's also so inspiring to
hear other people's work -- I know for me, just hearing different voices
and different points of view helps strengthen my own writing.
I was definitely stuck in a rut, unable to get my own work going again
-- the idea of starting a new work was so daunting. I jumped into a
group class, and it just reminded me of how fun writing is, and by the
end of the session I had found my new project was starting to work its
way into my stuff and was clearly ready for me to start writing it.
-- Kaile Shilling
"I cannot thank
the facilitators at LAwritersgroup.com enough for the support and care
they give to their community. I spend my day working in the emotional
mine fields of the mental health care system and, therefore, it is such
a pleasure to come and work with these talented ladies on the other side
of my writing needs. I recommend them highly."
-- Bradford Bancroft, MA, RTD, MFTI
www.bradfordbancroft.com
I was part of Clare
Elfman's advanced writer's workshop and I must say, the weekly sessions
resulted in not only a pile of usable pages, but the guidance I received
from Clare was phenomenal. LAwritersgroup.com has a knack of putting the
right people together -- I highly recommend it.
-- Sherie Pollack
I
was part of the first and second group of the Advanced Writer Workshop
with Clare Elfman. Clare is an absolute sweetheart and her
thoughts and comments were invaluable to me. The group in general was
fantastic and everyone's thoughts and ideas on the revision of my novel
were instrumental. My completed novel is now with my agent and I owe a
huge thanks to the group and Clare.
-- Sejal
I took Sanora
Bartels' one-day intensive in Glassell Park and I believe that I took
away so much; she was great, the exercises were fun and challenging, and
I feel it really helped me enhance my writing skills.
-- Carol Anne
LAwritersgroup.com
came into my life when I was starving for a way to grow as a writer. I
first attended a one-day seminar, and I am now attending my second
8-week class. Each writing exercise is stimulating and stretching - the
best part is hearing how other writers respond to the same prompt.
LAwritersgroup.com attracts astounding talent. Feedback from moderators
and peers alike is supportive, honest and helpful. I feel quite at home
sharing my work knowing that I will receive both encouragement and
insightful reflection. LAwritersgroup.com has provided essential
professional guidance through informal relationships. I appreciate the
investment the leaders have made in me.
-- Abigail Stokes Palsma
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