I thought Daina did an outstanding job. She was able to give criticism in such a helpful way. She really opened up the class so everyone was able to weigh in. ElleGirl has one of my articles on hold, so cross your fingers! -- Meredith Craig, producer, America's Next Top Model

"Thanks to Daina, I've once again been bitten by the bug. I really appreciate the tips and advice she gave us, all of which she gained from her extensive editorial experience. I almost wish I didn't have to work all day, so I can start fleshing out some of the ideas I jotted down during class." -- Elise Smith, associate editor, Sage Publications, Inc.

"Daina was awesome! She made all the students comfortable, regardless of experience level. She encouraged participation and is an exemplary facilitator. She went beyond the call, providing leads to actual opportunities, in addition to providing the tools needed to break in." -- Jacquie Owens

"Daina spent time with each student in class to make sure that we all had time to share and pitch our ideas. She made it real and possible for freelancers to sell their ideas." -- Jennifer Chen

"This class was concise, to the point, and gave me the information I wanted. Daina was so well-prepared and her materials were to the point and really helpful. This was the perfect course for exactly what I wanted." -- Elisabeth Holcombe

"Daina brings a remarkable palette of experience to her instruction. She knows the magazine marketplace backwards and forwards. She uses lots of actual physical magazines to make points, giving her lessons a real-world grounding via concrete examples." -- Susan Brooks

"You get the inside scoop about how you are supposed to introduce yourself as a writer to the magazine world." -- Deanna Raphael