• I have been in writing groups in the past that were not so expertly directed as this one, groups that drifted nowhere in particular, and I soon dropped out of them. I’ll be staying with this writers’ workshop – S.L.
• Makes me write instead of thinking about writing. – J O’C

Creative Writing for Returned Development Workers

• Monica’s Creative writing Workshops for Returned Volunteers have been instrumental in helping me change from the impersonal, factual style of my professional scientific writing to one more appropriate for telling my stories of volunteering.  The triggers and aids she uses have shown me how to concentrate on one sight or event at a time, and describe the essence of the experience.  Each workshop brings out something new.  – Sara McMurray
• Best thing for me was somebody challenging me to get the pen moving, which is my main problem…
• Inspiring, a little scary!
• An open, welcoming space where we could present whatever we wrote without fear.
• Good facilitation created a safe space to share very personal experiences.…
• A wonderful opportunity to hear other people’s work…

Poetry and Story, Landscape and Myth

• You brought the myths alive again for me…
• Very good workshop, well researched and well planned…
• I could not believe how much gold I unearthed…
• Very interesting triggers…
• An incredibly encouraging and talent-nurturing workshop….
• I had no idea if I would like creative writing but I thoroughly enjoyed my day. Thank you so much for making me feel like my thoughts mattered.