Workshops/Teaching
Bells and Whistles
I was on fire that day. Diana poured creative kerosene all over us and lit a match. --Leah D. The writing exercise took me deeper than I thought I would go, and to places I didn't know I was going. It provided clarity and validation for the choices I have made. I really enjoyed the experiences both times and would definitely do it again. I enjoyed stretching myself in that way. --Hillary B. I attended two of Diana's writing workshops. Her exercises were fun and enlightening. I was surprised at the words that flowed out of me once I was given permission to let go. I also confronted some deep issues and it was very therapeutic to bring these to the surface. I enjoyed how Diana integrated visual arts with the writing. Diana led the group with great care and respect toward the students. I would highly recommend her to anyone, even non-writers. The writing exercises were helpful in opening up my creative side in general which can be applied to other creative endeavors outside of writing as well. --Shannon Bishop If you're in need of clear, thoughtful, experienced, and inspired guidance, you're in need of Diana Friedman. I sought her help in laying out the skeleton of my first novel. Her advice was sage: write and write and write; half will provide the structure of your story, the other half will end up on the cutting room floor. This unfroze me. I became less terrified of wrong turns and writing myself into corners. Now I just write and believe that the story will emerge. Thank you, Diana. --Dena L. |