Good Words

"Abby's classes are a refuge for those of us who long to put our lives into words. She has a special gift for creating and holding space that feels both safe and stimulating. The poems and passages that she selects for close reading are always deeply relevant and moving, and Abby is a truly thoughtful and supportive guide in our discussions. She offers plenty of time for writing, and her prompts are excellent — simple and open-ended. I love that she encourages us to write whatever comes up first, because it has led me to write about things I would otherwise "write off" as irrelevant or unimportant. Last but definitely not least, Abby is a truly skilled and practiced listener. The insights and reflections she offers on our writing are invaluable. The class has inspired me to write more than I have in many years, and it's always such a treat to hear what the other women in the group are thinking and writing about too. I love Abby's classes and highly recommend them to anyone interested in writing more!"

~ Helen, Los Angeles

Abby’s is the most exciting and helpful class I’ve taken as a writer. She has transformed what it means to create and give feedback — she trains her students to look for what is working, what their strengths are, and in the process teaches how to examine with an excited, invested, and curious eye. She has a revolutionary teaching approach that is welcoming, generous, and will change how people (especially women) write about their lives. —Kathleen, Seattle

~ Kathleen, Seattle

“Such a transformational experience. I keep coming back to this class again and again. I’m learning so much about myself through this newly discovered discipline of writing. It feels like the best kind of self-care to indulge in meaning-making in this way. So grateful to Abby for inviting me into this cocoon of support and guidance that she has fashioned for us all.”

~ Cricket, Los Angeles

“These classes are rich. The opportunity to dive deep, to surprise oneself, to come to know others through the words they share and the depths they plumb. Abby is a superlative leader, creating the perfect space for our creative process. I treasure my Thursday nights with these women!”

~ Pam, Oakland

"The night before the first class, I was in bed thinking up all kinds of excuses I could use to withdraw. I feared I'd made a terrible mistake. I was terrified and cringing at what I thought would be an uncomfortable virtual experience with strangers. It only took one class to realize I had stumbled upon a gift. I can't imagine my life without this class and these women I've come to know in a very intimate and unique way. I don't know if I'll ever get to meet them in person but our weekly meeting to write and share together has carried me through some dark and difficult moments of pandemic living. It also helped me dislodged some of the barriers that kept me immobile from pursuing creative exploration that has been missing from my life for many years."

~ Allegra, Nova Scotia 

“Abby is gifted at teaching writing without her students realizing they have been taught. She leads you gently through a writing journey full of intellectual curiosity and thought provoking discussion. I have learned so much about understanding other poems, as well as my own emotional journey through text. I can’t recommend this class enough for anyone with an inkling of curiosity about themselves as writers.”

~ Allison, Los Angeles

“Abby’s classes are life-changing. I have been taking them for over two years and I hope she never stops offering them. Abby builds community. Once you’re part of this loving and supportive group of women, there is nothing you will be afraid of. Which is, of course, Step One in becoming a better writer.”

~ Helene, New York City

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