Feedback from workshop participants —

“I have taken several of Tanya's writing courses now, and each one has offered a beautiful invitation to delve inward while being held in a safe space. Memoir was so much more than a writing course - it was a sacred community and an unraveling. What keeps me coming back to Tanya's offerings is her ability to awaken my inner muse and offer consistent prompts, while giving grace and meeting me where I'm at. Everything she offers is infused with passion, gentleness, and love.”

"Your personal story inspired me immensely, compelling me to share my own struggles. Your narrative revealed that you, too, are a brave tender of the underworld, well-acquainted with its trials since your arrival on this planet. I am immensely grateful to know you and to have had your guidance."

"Thank you, Tanya. For all the Zooms, all the inspiration and most of all your beautiful words that continue to blow me away! "

"Thank you, Tanya. You were right on time and showed up during a chapter of life when I needed it most. While my writing paused, it's ever-present. Thank you for your encouragement and framing of life as a creative expression awash with growth and healing."

“Tanya, her courses and groups offer what I've been searching my entire life for and never knew-inspiration, gentle encouragement, vulnerability, loving guidance, a sense of belonging, structure without pressure, a breath of fresh air, acceptance, and so much love!”

“Exceptional. Tanya sees the invitation of written words as a portal into the self. She's exceptional at helping navigate a way in and through, so a story can breathe a new life and set its teller free.” 

“I do very much appreciate how you are allowing everyone to be where they are and not put pressure on any of us. Your love and compassion for each of us is deeply felt as well as your desire to help us each move forward (at our own pace). And... your writing is absolutely exquisite as well as the care you put into the program. Thank You for sharing yourself with all of us in this way.”

“It´s been wonderful to be a part of the group which you´ve facilitated in a beautiful, honest, and inspiring non-judgemental way.”

“This course has added so much to my everyday life. I'm loving what I reveal about myself on the page and how I'm making connections between past and present. The live Zoom sessions are so rewarding. It’s honestly a bit like therapy!”

“Tanya is an excellent group facilitator. Thank you for this.”

“I can feel Tanya’s support and encouragement. Writing the memoir is a self-guided tour, but I feel directed gently with the Writing Maps, and Tanya’s personal responses to emails are very affirming. I am grateful for this opportunity.”

“Overall, the emails are wonderful and helpful in setting a weekly intention with associated goals. I greatly appreciate the safe space you've provided us to unpack and work through resistance. I also appreciate your unwavering willingness to provide feedback when we feel called to share.”

“I love the time you give us for writing. There is nudging and empathy, not pushing and that’s been everything for me.”

“You create a wonderful, nurturing, safe space to start the memoir writing process. I loved doing this course, and I know I'll be doing other writing groups with you. Thank you so much!”

“I wanted to thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate in the Memoir 2024 group. You and your story, as well as the other Memoirists I met in the Zoom calls, have been so inspiring as I travel on my healing journey. I feel expanded, encouraged, more hopeful, wiser, and excited to explore my inner world and write more.”