Kelly was incredible. I got an offer from a major publishing house just a few weeks after the class ended! -- Tracy Slater

"Kelly was generous with instruction and feedback. The class helped me hone a book proposal that promptly attracted a top book agent." -- Mei-Ling Hopgood

"Kelly is one of the most talented, skillful, and generous instructors I have ever had. She gave us all detailed, constructive feedback and really helped us find universal stories." -- Jesaka Long

"Kelly gives great feedback in a timely manner. She also creates a comfortable environment for students to give and receive feedback from each other." -- Diane Rothman

"Kelly is skilled in bringing out your story and showing you how to make it universal." -- Alexis Maislen

"Kelly was an awesome instructor. She coached and guided me through my strengths and weaknesses with professionalism and kindness." -- Barbara Reidmiller

"If you worry about distance learning, I can tell you Kelly will make you feel like you're sitting in her living room. So let's just call it learning. The best kind." -- Linda Rehkopf

"Kelly is incredibly genuine and truly wants her students to succeed. This class was worth every penny. I have enough information to put together my complete proposal and, hopefully, land a book deal!" -- Betsy Vereckey

"Kelly was an excellent instructor and provided valuable real-world experience to help me forge a direction for my new project." -- Joe Grand

"Kelly was a wonderful mentor and guided me through the process. She offered constructive comments that I could understand and use in my rewrite. I highly recommend her." -- Barbara Reidmiller

"Kelly provided valuable input on areas that were working and those that needed improvement. Her tips can be used long after the class is finished and on multiple writing projects." -- Stacy Jensen

"If you are serious about writing a memoir, this is the class for you. I praise this class, the instructor, and mediabistro to anyone who will listen!" -- Melissa Renzi