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Insight and Intuition Jamie has a special talent for keeping writers enthused about their projects. Her insight and intuition have advanced my work tremendously. —Alan Zemel, novelist Jamie's insightful critique is worth the price of admission. I keep a page with her notes on my bulletin board to this day. —Troy Stoops, author of Dividing Earth Clarity and Energy Jamie is a genius when it comes to the process of writing. Whether I'm developing a character or just brainstorming, one hour with Jamie spins off a whole month's-worth of creativity! —Jim Shipley, syndicated newspaper columnist, YA novelist I call Jamie the “CAT Scanner” because she lasers in on others' writing, helping them to clarify their work. —Kay Adrid, garden essayist Jamie's one-on-one coaching is superb. Her ear for language and ability to see the entire texture and pattern of the unfolding creation allows her to provide thoughtful and insightful critiquing of a project while at the same time inspiring her students to feel the same level of intense enthusiasm for this business of writing! —Gerry Wolfson-Grande, novelist, ghost writer Professionalism and Experience With sharp focus and thoughtful, constructive comments, Jamie gives—most generously—guidance which reflects her depth of experience. —Peggy Miller, poet, Senior Editor of The Comstock Review, author of What the Blood Knows Woodstream Writers workshops have helped me place a fine edge of professionalism on my writing. —Jeff Thetford, fantasy fiction writer Encouragement and Inspiration Jamie is amazing! She has the ability to pull from her writers their best work—and then help them to make it better. She creates a climate of encouragement and inspiration. I leave each session excited and wanting more. —Anna Thoma, Library Media Specialist
The Woodstream Writing Marathon was one of the best experiences I've had. When the day ended, I wanted to stay in touch with the new possibilities I'd discovered—both in my writing and my life. —Marge Clauser, former "Write On!" columnist for The DeLand-Deltona Beacon Community and Support I meet the kind of writers in Jamie's workshops that I don't find anywhere else. Every week, I hear at least one piece of feedback that changes my writing for the better. —Calypso Strawn, poet and memoirist A year ago, I couldn't have conceived of writing a novel, but Jamie suggested I develop some characters I had created in workshop. Now, with her support, and that of the other workshop members, I'm completing my first draft! —J.R Davis, novelist A good writing workshop is a wonderful thing. It can motivate you to do more than just put pen to paper; it can help a writer see potential in things that might otherwise have been relegated to the bottom drawer. Thanks, Jamie! —Julie Compton, St. Martin's Press novelist, author of Tell No Lies and Rescuing Olivia (available February, 2010) |
