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WHAT WRITERHOUSE STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT JODY
“Jody is an excellent instructor. Her ability to provide robust feedback on the spot is impressive, despite the myriad writing styles of her students.”
“Jody is so knowledgeable about the craft of writing!!!! She gave us lots of nuggets, such as ‘In any writing, you want a mix of expectations met and expectations thwarted.'”
“Jody kept to the schedule and managed the responses to each writer well and fairly, offering insights for taking these quick pieces further and inviting responses from the participants. It was a lot of fun, and she kept things light-hearted but also gave constructive suggestions about writing.”
“Jody is a very accomplished instructor, is able to easily convey information about writing techniques and processes, a wealth of information. I applaud her willingness to create this new format.”
“Jody was great. She was incredibly welcoming from the start and she was very supportive with everyone. Her suggestions to each writer helped every writer taking the class.”
“Very good in directing class comments to the non-personal. Excellent in providing examples and valuable tips in handouts.”
“I sincerely feel that Jody is one of the most effective writing teachers. She is well-prepared and has good material and is masterfully aware of her students.”
“I learned a great deal about writing creative nonfiction for an adult audience, particularly about personal essay.”
“I would tell a friend that the class was intellectually stimulating and that I learned a lot. I would definitely recommend it.”