Sharing a new testimonial from a First Draft Incubator workshop attendee: I came to this course with 20-odd pages of tired material, a clichéd main character, and no idea how to map out my novel. Despite having two decades of experience as a magazine features writer, I was stumped on how to organize and sustain compelling long […]
Testimonial from a private coaching client: 3/22/16 – Since I began working with Nicole, she’s provided valuable coaching and feedback every time we’ve met. I came to Nicole with a few ideas scrawled into a Moleskine notebook, and six months later, I proudly printed out the first draft of my manuscript. With her guidance, I’ve […]
Sharing a new testimonial from a 15-Day Writing Challenge Participant: “You know, I’ve had numerous teachers throughout my creative life, at schools and academies, and I have been scarred for life by most of them. I truly have felt like a creative cripple for many years. However, I have never felt more nurtured and accepted than under […]
“Nicole, I want to thank you for your thought provoking and active participation as the facilitator of this incredible 15-Day experience! I began this workshop with lots of apprehension which was similar to how I tackled my writing, unfortunately. But, with your energy and tenacious daily prompts and up-to-the minute feedback, I was able to […]
“It was a great experience and one that needed. I haven’t picked up a “pen” in a creative writing journey in many months. The 15 days motivated me to write and I’m glad to report that it’s only wet my appetite. I fell in love with the creative process again. Nicole, you’re awesome. I liked […]
“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 […]
“August 16, 2015 Letter for Nicole Criona recommending her 15-Day Writing Challenge: Having no real knowledge of what I was about to experience, I signed up for Nicole Criona’s 15-Day Writing Challenge offerred throughwww.lawritersgroup.com. The invitation struck home because for some time now, I have not been writing daily, and it was getting harder and […]
“I’m new to creative writing, and the 15 Day Challenge taught me so much! The daily prompts provided a journey of self exploration, and insight into new ways of bringing a story to life. Having the on-line community was invaluable. Seeing how others handled an exercise, helped me grow even more. I feel inspired to […]
“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.” – Lisa K., Oct 10, 2015
We just received a testimonial about our editorial services / private coaching: I am a writer now, but I started as a book editor, working in New York book publishing for nearly 20 years. And I can honestly say that Nicole is one of the best editors I have ever worked with. Not only are […]