Christina Campell, Professor and Blogger

http://www.thehealthyknitter.com

"You've given me a whole new way of thinking about place.. living in a place where I really don’t feel connected, this process has really helped me come to terms with it, and how that’s okay. I can write about that." 

Jeanne Stanley, PhD, Psychologist and Graduate School Consultant

http://www.watershedservices.biz

"I highly recommend Erica Wheeler and her writing classes! I have had a great deal of experience writing academic articles and chapters, which in turn meant I had little to no opportunities for descriptive or creative writing. I have not written this much or as easily in my 30+ years in academia. The classes are supportive and keep us actively writing, but also allow us to go at our own pace and take on as much or as little that meets our schedules.” 

Julia Clebsch, Naturalist, Park Ranger

"Working with Erica over this past year has moved my writing in directions that I never thought possible. My writing has developed much farther than working alone. It has helped me find my writing voice, and helped my ideas coalesce into a set of connected essays. I find that Erica has a sort of magic to her teaching, where she is more of a guide than a teacher who can pick up on what the class and each individual needs in the way of direction. During class, we share our writing without fear of judgment and integrate positive, constructive feedback when asked. It is a writing journey with others, and they are the best travel companions!”

 Andy Smith, Photographer and Ethicist

http://shop.andysmithphotography.com

“I have never taken another writing class, so this was a new experience. I had never thought of myself as a poet, but Erica stating that the rhythm of one of my pieces sounded like poetry opened my eyes. I valued the opportunity to do writing in class and was always surprised when short pieces I wrote turned out to be good."
 

Shae McWilliams

"I took Erica's class to get back to a regular writing schedule and pick up on writing that I had sidelined a long time ago. Being part of the group was so inspiring! Erica creates a warm and inviting space for participants to use their creative voice without fear of judgment. It gave me permission to use my voice and lean in more to creating a scene through vivid details. I learned to write much more expressively because of it! "

Beth Arrowsmith, Educator, Photographer

"I heartily recommend this class as a place to find your voice and improve and expand your skills. It is appropriate for those with vague goals as well as those with works in progress. Practice blending history, personal experience, theme and descriptions really led to some good solid pieces. Through Erica's focused individual guidance, we were each treated like writers instead of students.”