Testimonials:

 

“Being part of Figure Eight Writers' Workshop is a joy. Emily’s inspiring and knowledgeable guidance is leading me to places that I have never been before with my writing and expression. I am energized and look forward to more! Emily is the freakin’ bomb! As a long-time workshop facilitator and music mentor to many - who has been secretly wishing for a teacher - I feel like I’ve hit the jackpot!”

            -Sloan Wainwright

 

 

“Emily’s memoir class is informative, insightful and delightfully fun. I’ve signed up four times. She’s a brilliant teacher providing playful prompts, a ton of smart techniques and examples of beautifully crafted memoirs. Both my writing and reading skills have flourished. What an absolute joy to be part of this inspired workshop.”

            -Teri Scheinzeit

 

 

“Emily teaches one of the most enjoyable and helpful classes I’ve ever taken. She’s perceptive, generous, well-prepared, and a wonderful writer herself.” 

            -Ina May Wool

 

 

“Emily’s class has breathed a new energy into my writing and has opened me and my writing in ways I didn’t even know were available to me. Emily’s class helped me change my thinking of my writing as hopeless starts to things that I can shape and form. She has given me invaluable tools to do so.” 

            -Nhu An Do

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"Emily’s online classes are well thought-out and stimulating. She is a gifted teacher —smart, sensitive, clear and generous. I love how our time together is interactive with a perfect blend of didactic and experiential teaching."

             -Judy Gotlieb

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"My Figure Eight experience started in the Spring of 2020. I’ve never looked back, but always forward to our next block of classes. The whys are plentiful. Emily’s a talented teacher, an excellent literary analyst, and provides thoughtful insights and positive encouragement. Equally important are the talented writers she’s attracted and retained. Our class prompts regularly result in publication-ready prose, our submitted essays benefit from the group’s feedback, and we enjoy our years of camaraderie. I’m very grateful to be writing for pleasure and progressing in my craft with this amazing team." 

               -Stan Victor

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"Emily is an exceptional teacher who infuses every class with her expertise, insights and warmth. She has created an informative, stimulating, and supportive environment to learn the craft of creative nonfiction. I have learned so much about the genre and have grown as a writer more than I would’ve dreamed possible. Couldn't ask for more on my writing journey or recommend the program more highly."

             -Jo-Ann Sassone

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"Thank you Emily for giving me the encouragement to express myself through writing, something I have been hesitant to do for too many years. Your workshop was recommended to me and I am glad I decided to sign up. My writing has improved beyond what I thought myself capable of and I would recommend these workshops to anyone starting out, or to any accomplished writer looking for a new inspiration with their writing."

              -Linda Brooks

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"Learning about creative nonfiction in Emily’s class has been a stimulating and challenging experience. Emily is an excellent teacher, warm and innovative. She has created a class that is a wonderful mix of reading, writing, reflecting, and discussing. Through her book picks, prompts, dialogue, and perceptive analysis, I have grown as a writer. Being a member of Emily’s writing family has brought me knowledge, writing practice, and joy. Our small band of writers come together to create, support and provide each other feedback. I value their thoughts. Class discussions are highlights. Emily’s class is a gift I have given myself. I encourage anyone who is a writer at any stage in the craft to pick a class and join in."

               -Marianne Bylo 

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