Christina Loff |
"Since I took that first classwith Chris several years ago, I began publishing my own 'zine, have been published in literary journals, and have created a more regular writing schedule for myself.
When I found Chris's workshop on Craigslist, I considered myself a writer, but I had been a very lazy one for several years. I remember driving to the first workshop wondering what I was getting myself into. I had an instinct to turn around and drive back to the safety of my home; how could I write with a group of strangers when I hadn't written alone for two years? All of my fears dissolved as I entered the cozy apartment and was introduced to Chris.
I've been taking the workshop on and off for two years now, and time and time again I think about how happy I am that I took the plunge and called Chris. Chris is not only an amazing facilatator, he is someone I can look to motivate me and inspire me in my writing. And I think that's what makes his writing group so much better than others: he truly believes that everyone can become a good writer and he does all that he can to get you to you that place."
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Marilyn Friedman
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"I have been taking the Laguna Writers Workshop for years, and I continue to be inspired by Chris's wonderful free writing exercises and positive, homey environment. Chris is an excellent and supportive teacher. I have tried other free writing classes but they are not nearly as good as his workshop.
I highly recommend this class--it removes the anxiety and solitude from writing and makes it so much fun! It really helped me build confidence around my writing. I do some of my best writing in this workshop and also get terrific feedback on manuscripts."
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Simone Cameron |
"I joined Chris's workshop as I needed to get my writing mojo back on track. I was finding the whole process of writing individually with no feedback lonely and uninspiring. Taking a workshop forced me to write every week in a supportive environment where I could have fun with the creative process. This method really works -- at long last I have work ready to be submitted, and most importantly, I now realize that writing doesn't have to be drudgery, it can be fun!"
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Amy Hoffman |
"I can't thank you enough for your fabulous writing workshop, gentle encouragement, warm hospitality, and of course, your BROWNIES! Writing with you has changed everything for me--thank you for providing an amazing environment and a catalyst for making me a writer again."
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Alexander Slagg |
"I've been a participant in Chris DeLorenzo's workshop for over a year. I have definitely become a better writer for it. The atmosphere of the workshops is always inviting and homey, perfect for nudging you into your personal creative zone. I have become a firm believer in the Amherst Writers and Artist Method. The exercises that Chris uses to facilitate the writing exercises have really helped me block out the conscious distractions that have dampened my creativity in the past. I'm now better able to tap into my creative thinking and write from a more personal, unique place within me."
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Eric Fraser |
"I've taken many writing classes and workshops. Chris' workshop is the most supportive and enjoyable, as well as being informative and productive. A thoroughly enjoyable experience and highly recommended."
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Eva Stern |
"You are so genuine and warm and caring and your beauty emanates from you. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to write with you."
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Don Skipworth |
"A male midwife named Chris helped us birth our feelings to the page."
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Patti Ruane |
"I really love what is happening with my writing through these workshops... little by little I am emerging from the confines of my old stories."
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Heather Tuggle |
"The inspiration and encouragement I get from writing with others propels me to write more when I am alone."
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Beverly Hanley |
"The sustenance of snacks and coffee and light and safety; the serious, playful invitation to enter our own great realms of story and explore the internal forces."
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Marni McGee |
"Thank you so very much, Chris, for your ability to draw people out, to make them feel safe and sure. With your prompting and coaxing, you drew out some amazing writing as well as lovely, insightful comments. "
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Laurel Lyle |
"You are a slyly gifted teacher and I am so glad to have come into your sphere."
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Kenneth Caldwell |
"I looked around the group and saw individuals sharing the story without judgment. Kind of a miracle, really. "
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Eileen Burkemoody |
"Where to begin? The solicitous hosts? The wonderful writers? You decide. Thank you Chris for a sensitively facilitated writing workshop. Thank you everyone for trusting me with your words. Your trust is well placed."
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Dennis Debiaser |
"It’s so amazing to me to discover my love of words all over again, as if for the first time --and to know that other people who love words and toss them around with such precision and beauty and triumph can actually lighten and delight my hardened heart."
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Jill Lander |
"It was really life-changing for me. . .The workshop seemed to unscrew the lid off whatever has been stymieing me and I really want to write more. Somehow I feel like I found my voice this weekend."
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