TESTIMONIALS
Aimee is everything you could want in an editor. She is humane, authentic, insightful, penetrating, and both caring and careful to read your work with kind and practiced eyes. An outstanding writer herself, she honors the work we all do, its beauty and its difficulty alike. Working with her has been the wind at my back.
—Terry Theise, author of What Makes A Wine Worth Drinking and Reading Between The Wines
Aimee is one of a kind. I had already authored nine books before taking her workshop for adoptee memoir writers, but that’s when everything changed. She helped me find the voice this genre required and showed me how to build a strong narrative arc through character and dialogue. She then guided me through multiple drafts of the manuscript until it was ready for publication. No superlative is enough. Do yourself a favor: take one of her workshops, attend one of her writing sessions, or ask her to help shape your work. You’ll be glad you did.
—Robert K. Brigham, author of This Is A True War Story
I am just finishing the book I began in your Introduction to Memoir class in January 2023, and I wanted to send you a quick note of thanks. That class turned out to be a much more important beginning than I could have known at the time. Your generosity, encouragement, and skill as a teacher gave me such a wonderful kickoff experience. I wrote the first draft of my opening chapter in your class, and the writing group that grew out of it became essential to the book. Truly, I am not sure this manuscript would exist without that start.
—Sylvia Kuzman, memoirist
I’ve taken six classes with Aimee, and my writing has improved immeasurably. With Aimee’s feedback, I’m not just telling my story — I’ve become more intentional about craft: balancing interiority and dialogue, developing my voice, considering pacing, establishing structure, and writing cleanly. Aimee is extremely encouraging, and at the same time she challenges her students to take their writing to the next level.
—Andrea R, memoirist, Advanced Personal Writing Workshop
I’ve worked with quite a few teachers since I decided to try to write. Aimee is by far the best. My writing has changed since working with her. It has become clearer, more concise, thought-provoking, and less awkward. I love Aimee’s teaching style. It is the perfect combination of gentle and useful. Her critiques are thorough, helpful, and timely. I strongly recommend Aimee’s classes and her coaching/editing work.
—Lise Fried, memoirist, multiple classes
I have no idea how you have done this. You have made so many critical edits while retaining the very heart and soul of me and everything I was trying to communicate! How do you do that?? I may never know but I am so grateful!! Thank you so much.
—Sheila, grad school applicant, editing client
Aimee is a beautiful teacher and mentor. Her style is nourishing for the soul. My writing improves through her teaching and the way she organizes a literary community. We are all her chicks in the nest learning to fly with patient, focused assistance. Expect to be pushed and seen throughout the experience.
—Lara Stone, memoirist, Advanced Personal Writing Workshop
I've gotten so much out of working with Aimee. She's a smart, caring creative who brings out great things in her students and helps us create new writing and polish our existing work. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to work with her!
—Elaine Hays, memoirist, Advanced Personal Writing Workshop and editing client
Wow, I gotta say, this makes me wanna buy my own book! Thank you so much again for your availability and for getting this together for me. I really like how you write... this is perfect!
—Michele Bonfils, poet, Author of Live This Feeling
If you are ready to advance your craft and workshopping skills, take this course! Aimee has opened the world of memoir writing for me. The classes are well-organized with craft lessons and workshopping throughout. Feedback on your writing is based on anti-racist principals and accepting of all identities.
—Anonymous, memoirist, Advanced Personal Writing Workshop
If you are anxious to write memoir and need to know how to do it and make it work, Aimee is the instructor for you. You will not only learn the rudiments of writing memoir but she will also carefully critique 50 pages of your work. I don't have many improvements to offer. I love Aimee's style and her approach to creating a community of learners. One can't expect to hang back, however. Both feet.
—Kevin Sisson, memoirist, Advanced Personal Writing Workshop