“I didn’t consider myself a writer until I attended Lisa’s writing course. Her capacity to create a safe environment and unleash the writer in each of us is astonishing. Lisa’s clear instruction, humor, presence and heartfulness are a true gift to anyone that attends her courses. I feel greatly enriched by the entire experience. Thank you!”

Renée RosarioPsychotherapist and Teacher, 2016 student

“Lisa is a great teacher, with sincere enthusiasm for whatever anyone manages to write in class, yet she’s honest. She gives great writing advice without micro-managing what each person writes. She set a great tone for the class by making each person feel welcome and valued…. Her well-planned classes, writing advice, and enthusiasm got me writing creatively each week.”

IHW

“Thank God for her class! She taught me that all words are not created equal, but arranged well, they may comprise a book that someone wants to read. She is a genius.”

Bonnie Sue HitchcockAuthor of the award-winning novel, The Smell of Other People's Houses

“My favorite thing was Lisa’s willingness to share her own journey… The fact that students felt safe enough to reveal deep truths speaks to her ability to create a supportive and nonjudgmental environment in which to grow as writers and individuals. I also appreciated that she honored each writer’s way of reaching that truth.”

CM

“Lisa created a very safe, fun, playful, encouraging environment. Her writing prompts were brilliant. This class unlocked my creativity in ways I didn’t expect.. it inspired me to tell stories I didn’t even know I remembered. The class was an escape from my rigid and structured life. Better yet, it’s provided me with reams of material I’m using in my memoir proposal.”

Rachel WalkerJournalist

“This is not your usual writing class. It is more like a mining expedition with supportive compatriots in search of authentic expression. Lisa’s penetrating insights and encouraging spirit helped me locate a vein of gold I could not tap alone. Gathering around her writing table inspires the perfect alchemy of imagination and craft. Lisa’s classes soar with her two equally strong wings of teaching excellence and writing genius. Eureka!”

Bonnie Schwab