Kind words for The Word Cellar’s online education & mentoring:
“I am still amazed at the sheer amount of amazing (and totally usable/practical/universal) content you provided. The class was so full of goodness. I’m not sure I conveyed how satisfying it was to take part and access your brain for those weeks of writing.” (Meredith Winn)
This class is amazing, and you are an amazing person and gifted teacher.” (Ell C.)
“I really appreciated your feedback! Your words were not at all what I had expected; my writing experiences have been met with red pen/pencil and all the things that are wrong…. Your feedback was gentle and very encouraging!” (Lisa Lewis)
I’ve loved Jenna’s writing for a while now, so I was super excited to take the class and learn from her. The e-course is not only well-organized but it’s inspiring, filled with interesting prompts and insights, and it really dissects the art of writing. I love that Jenna features a variety of different experts to lend their insights, too. I can already say without hesitation that I highly recommend it.” (Margarita Tartakovsky)
“Thank you for hosting this safe place to come, learn, share, be inspired and not be afraid. I continue learning ways to weave my words together and hope someday to have a tangible tale upon which to look back. Your teachings here have offered me more eggs to add to my creativity nest. I am excited for what is yet to come.” (Kristina Wood)
This class was so much fun! The writing prompts helped me to come up with new angles on stories I’ve been wanting to tell but haven’t quite known where to begin. I’m excited and inspired to go write now, for sure. ” (Liz Lamoreux)
“I always seem to be tense when I first sit down to write, but using the prompts and Jenna’s encouragement, I could feel myself opening, and the words began to flow. That is what I love about Jenna and how she shares her knowledge. Her class is a happy way to get back to your story.” (Kelly Barton)
All my life, I’ve wanted to write, but I was either too confused about where to start or too frustrated after just a few paragraphs. The process you taught enabled me to move past the confusion and the frustration. For the first time in my life, I feel like I can tell my story. This process is amazing! Thank you so much for this!” (James S.)
“This class changed my relationship to my writing in deep fundamental ways. The lessons and ideas explored helped to remove the thick heavy should’s of writing that stole the joy of writing from me. Jenna’s gentle guidance and clarity gave me permission to seek and settle into what works for me as a writer. This class helped me want to write, not feel like I should write. My expectations of myself have been right-sized, and writing is enjoyable again. I am glad I took the time to explore these issues and find out what works for me.” (Kira Elliott)
This class was the best investment I’ve made in my writing. It identified so many little things that got me to be consistent, excited, and inspired. Plus, I continue to bounce ideas off of and work with the people I met online to improve my writing habits! Thanks so much, Jenna!” (John Mann)
“Many, many thanks for a very helpful course to which I will return again and again.” (Jennifer Burns Lewis)
With each lesson, there was so much beautiful inspiration, practical writing ideas, prompts, stories, motivation and beauty. I was looking for a writing nudge and received so much more in return. My journal was filled from writing exercises and stories. Jenna has the most beautiful way of presenting to others that writing should be a way of life, she gently guides you to what is already inside. Thank you, Jenna, for showing me that writing in my life is truly a life ritual!” (Donna Wynn)
“I took Jenna’s class, and I’m still writing months later. I know now that the story I am telling is much longer than this course can encompass, but it’s ok: I’m still using the same prompts and exercises to draw out each element of it into a cohesive whole. And just so breathtakingly astonished at how helpful it has been. (Poppy Lochridge)
Jenna, thank you for your guidance. This is a life-changing experience for me. For the first time in my life I am allowing myself time to write. I am also accountable, which makes it harder for me to find excuses not to. I just feel so blessed to have found you. (Student P.)
“I’m learning a lot from the fantastic information. Thanks so much for this great immersion in the writing process, put in such a thoughtful and accessible way.” (Lyn Hadley)
Making the decision to use a writing coach scared me to death. Choosing Jenna took the edges of that fear and opened me up to all kinds of possibility. Not only is Jenna knowledgeable about the craft of writing, she also has a knack for asking the right questions and then giving me the space to answer them no matter how much I ramble. I often hear myself saying things I wasn’t aware of knowing! Jenna has helped me with everything from the details that can give a piece of writing its energy to the bigger context that holds those details together. I’m writing about things I never dreamed I could put to paper in a way that was both meaningful and well-written. I’m even considering writing a book – something I’ve always said I would never do!” (Kimberley McGill)