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Reviews from 2011

2011 CONFERENCE PARTICIPANT COMMENTS……. a sampling

Went beyond the superficial that I have experienced on other courses. I actually left with understanding and skills I can put into practice.

Good teachers, speakers. Great classes!

Strength of faculty and their approachability.

Blending local and national authors.

The passion all the speakers brought to the subjects and their open mindedness to all forms of writing.

The presenters and the rapport among the presenters and participants. It always feels inviting and comfortable and inspiring.

Diversity of presenters and topics.

Continuing to bring people who are cordial, approachable, unpretentious, and generous.

Tremendous info, like the skills improvement aspect.

Well organized and friendly.

Faculty, facility, forums, food, friendships...

Variety of speakers, respect among them.

Diverse, talented presenters; great attitude of local organizing committee.

The speakers, the supportive environment, and the beautiful location.

Openness, friendliness, professional generosity and high standards – great personal interaction.

High levels of competence among panelists, instructors, attendees.

The quality and uniqueness of individual writing faculty, the quality of the participants – open, ready to exchange and share, the location and service.

The personal interactions between authors and participants.

The editors were helpful. The instructors were very good, so much info and such diversity of subjects.

Excellence of faculty, opportunity to interact, ask questions.

Went beyond the superficial that I have experienced on other courses. I actually left with understanding and skills I can put into practice.

Enthusiastic participation, speakers being students in other sessions.

Getting to know the authors and listening to their experiences.

The service and food provided by the hotel.

Readings – stimulus extraordinaire!

Watching my husband enjoy the readings – thanks for making them open to the public.

Personal contact with speakers in between sessions; small enrollment per seminar.

Good networking opportunities, great food.

Having my work reviewed by a published writer.

Getting to meet with an editor, readings by faculty, and participants. Conversations during “reception” hour. Making connections, feeling motivated, the food… setting… price… commitment…

The boat ride – sharing in this inspirational journey with writers and faculty. The reverence and respect for the art of writing and writers.