Testimonials:
Unearth the Self Autobiographical Writing workshop has opened the door to my writing again, and it has illustrated for me how valuable it is to be able to mine one’s own life for meaning and stories while at the same time not being hidebound by it. This workshop has surprised me with its immediate value to my writing and my life. Just remarkable. The class handouts––Super-useful. Can’t say more, just really useful.
E. Carpentier. |
It was an empowering and freeing experience. As a Japanese who grew up in Japan and English as a second language, I found it very helpful that the course focused on ideas and writing, not just grammar and structure. Heige was always very supportive and quick to respond to any questions I had. Her feedback I received outside the class was invaluable. Her dedication as a teacher and a writer gave me the courage to write with honesty. Without her guidance, I would have lost the purpose of why I decided to take the course. I found her gifted and I could not have asked for a better teacher and environment to learn about autobiography. I look forward to her future courses. Thank you, Heige. Keiko M. |
It was an incredible group of creative, soulful women and I felt inspired by all of them. I particularly liked how we quickly reached a level of intimacy and trust, due to the small size of the cohort, and how the exercises were structured. Heige did an excellent job of pulling together practical, useful, inspiring and interesting materials. It’s a well-structured course that provides basic tips for getting started ; encouragement and motivation to write and share your stories, and it’s fun.
A big heartfelt thank you! J. McRae |
The Unearth the Self Autobiographical Writing class taught by Heige Boehm inspired me to write again after a hiatus. Her in-class themed exercises and prompts really triggered so many stories not just in myself but for all the participants. She created an atmosphere where everyone in the group felt that they were in a safe place to share their work. Trust grew with each session and story presented. She listened carefully and affirmed all our stories. The other participants also offered each other encouraging feedback. I wanted to write a selection of stories from my life for my daughters and I more than met this goal. I now have a folder of material to draw on to create additional stories and poems. I hope to take more classes with Heige in the future.
Many thanks for the opportunity. M. Duffy |
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