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| Writing from the Hearters in Essoyes with Janet Hulstrand April 2009 |
Writing from
the Heart in Champagne
"A wonderful week of writing, in a charming and welcoming French village."
Joan Wilk (Wisconsin)
"You were exactly how I had hoped you'd be--full of life, and writings and ideas and
a kind of moral courage which is rare....that first dinner we had together made me know that I'd found the right person, the
right place, the right enthusiasm to plug on with delight." Trish Hooper (California)
"The setting, style, and sequencing of Janet Hulstrand's Writing
from the Heart in Essoyes far exceeds any stateside offering I've ever encountered. Go to Essoyes to become, at once, quieted
and refreshed, inspired by your own thoughts, and those of others. Words spill forth like champagne--go, just go, to
Essoyes--even if you've never written. You will, there!" Jessica Townsend Teague (Virgina)
"Writing from the Heart" gave me the inspiration I needed to begin my writing
career. Janet Hulstrand is a compassionate, skilled teacher who generously shares her life of writing with participants. Her
knowledge of writing, editing, and publishing, especially within the social media mainstream, is invaluable, and the list
of resources she provides is in-depth, thoughtful, and idea-provoking....Essoyes truly is the perfect setting for embracing
one's inner storyteller or writer. Whether you desire to tell your own stories or those of others, Essoyes offers both stimulation
(in its incredibly historic setting) and comfort (in the way the experience engulfs you). Go. Write. Feel safe. Be brave.
Take the risk. Janet is there to catch you! And she is there to set you free." Cynthia Liefeld (Pennsylvania)
"My bag is almost packed with clothes, champagne, and fun, wonderful memories of Essoyes. In the suitcase
there is also the sound of a very large door opening, to writing and all its possibilities...I will bring home with me the
courage of telling the truth, of tenacious effort and belief in the good...Thank you for all your efforts to make this a
gentle and kind space in which to learn to Write from the Heart." Jan Williams (Colorado)
Paris Through the Eyes of Travelers
"I enjoyed the class very much and found your professional perspective refreshing.
I feel I learned a great deal in this class about literature, but also about life. Thank you for the experience!"
"Thank you for helping to make my experience so entirely life-changing."
"Our visit to an artist's studio blew my mind! Weeks later I am
still thinking about it."
"Thank
you for offering such a course. It whet my appetite for further travel. My mind is constantly at work thinking of the new
and exciting places I can visit in the future, including several return trips to France."
"I wanted to
thank you for the inspiring words you left us with....The experience was life-changing and so needed. Thank you for
the opportunity to discuss important topics, meet great people, and discover new places."
"Reading about
Paris while living there was an extraordinary experience...How meaningful to read about Paris while visiting it, and not from
tourist guides, but from books that are written with a heart and soul."
"Your comments [on my writing] were exactly what I needed to hear. Thank
you so much for sharing your expertise so generously."
"Thank you for being my professor and lighting up my future..."
"...without contest, the greatest summer of my
life. I will always carry the memories with me."
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| Paris through the Eyes of Travelers Summer 2008 |
