“I’m not being hyperbolic when I say that Meghan Daum’s workshop changed my life. After years of traditional writing workshops where I was taught all the conventional wisdom about writing, Meghan helped me see my work from an entirely different angle - one that has me more excited about my writing than I’ve been in a long time. And it was obvious how much she cared about making sure that, by the end of the workshop, we were all truly that much closer to launching our careers. Any writer of personal nonfiction would have to be an idiot not to jump at an opportunity like this.” — DANI F, SUMMIT, NJ

“I can barely express how amazing this weekend was for me. I feel so inspired and have a renewed desire to put something out there in the world . . . I've been knocking at this door for many, many years. I will most definitely be coming back.” — INES A., WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND

“I can honestly say that Meghan’s workshop was unlike any I have experienced - both more meaningful and more practical than other writing workshops. Meghan created a safe, intimate environment that invited us to search our souls and uncover what we might not have found otherwise. But at the same time, she and her guest speakers instilled in us the practical realities of living as a writer out in the world. This will be the kind of experience that will continue to reverberate in my psyche for months and years to come.” — HEATHER W., ANNAPOLIS, MD 

“Meghan’s workshop was an incredible experience for me. The group feedback on what I’d written would’ve been useful on its own, but collectively editing the essays of my peers—restructuring or refocusing them, helping each writer discover the piece she needed to write—was equally instructive. Further, the insight from Meghan and two special guests, both of whom have thrived in publishing, gave all of us a deeper understanding of the mechanics of publishing a book, as well as some essential tips to find our own version of success. I’ve already sung Meghan’s praises to various friends in media; if you’re in need of some focused time and attention on the essay or book or reflection that’s bursting out of you, I can’t recommend this workshop highly enough.” — CATY G, BROOKLYN, NY 

“Meghan Daum is the teacher/mentor every writer hopes to work with. She has a gift for understanding the essence of each writer’s work and for helping writers shape their narratives. Her weekend workshop was filled with talented and supportive writers who immediately connected with each other. I am so fortunate to have worked with Meghan. My writing benefitted enormously from the direction she gave me and I emerged from the weekend with bonds to a wonderful group of fellow writers.” — MELANIE A., HAWORTH, NJ

“It was a wonderful experience to be part of such a collaborative, intimate workshop. In addition to really digging in to projects that we were working on and the technical craft of memoir and essay writing, it also covered the more practical elements of publishing: how to query, what agents and publishers are looking for, and the current market for personal essays. I found all of it incredibly valuable. ” — MEGHAN L., CHICAGO, IL 

“The workshop was everything I hoped it would be and more. I have to admit I was intimidated by the fact that I seemed to be the only unpublished “non-writer” in the room, but Meghan gathered such a wonderfully talented group of women, each in her own phase of work, that I was fully distracted away from my own inadequacies and instead learned a tremendous amount from everyone. Even if it is never published, Meghan and the others gave me exactly what I needed to make my essay something that I will always be proud of. “ — MONICA H., HOBOKEN, NJ

“The workshop was such a magical experience. The apartment is beautiful, the food was great, and the other writers were terrific. Meghan’s insights and suggestions so clarifying, and Phoebe was the perfect touch. — PATRICIA R, QUEENS, NY

“I’ve been a long time reader of Meghan’s work and jumped at the opportunity to take a workshop with her. The experience was invaluable to me as a professional writer and I walked away feeling more confident and inspired. I’d highly recommend this workshop for writers of all levels who want to learn more about the industry and receive specific feedback on personal essays. ” — MEGAN W., NEW YORK, NY

“Meghan’s workshop is two days of intense learning about craft and process, led by her and with great and invaluable discussion within the group. It’s invigorating fun, the work infused with laughter and underpinned with mutual respect among all. An insightful teacher attuned to each writer’s unique story and talent, Meghan has a magic sense about grouping: my group of different ages and backgrounds quickly cohered into a generous, wise community. Meghan focuses hard on the work at hand for each writer and offers a ton of specific guidance, and takes care to seek out each person’s stories and details not on the page but that would deepen the writing. I came away with valuable, practical insight into excavation for personal writing, and a stronger grip on what’s interesting to readers (vs. what I might’ve dismissed), along with a set of clear guidelines and directives for forging ahead. Oh, and there is food. Terrific food.” — KIMBERLY B,, NEW YORK, NY

“I absolutely loved this class. I walked away from the weekend feeling confident and excited and like a real writer. The workshop really changed the game for me.” — OLIVIA A,, BROOKLYN, NY