Kimberlee Auerbach

Kimberlee encouraged us as we became better writers. I looked forward to class every week. She is a rare breed -- the excellent, unforgettable teacher. -- Elaine Perlman

"Kimmi is the best writing teacher I've had. She creates a safe space and cares more about the students than I've ever seen. I took two of her classes and I've completed a new manuscript. She is truly brilliant and inspirational!" -- Kate Lutzner

"Kimmi is a charismatic and articulate teacher with an infectious zeal for first-person writing. Her feedback is incisive, compassionate, and constructive." -- Magdalena Alagna

"Kimberlee made me think and feel like a writer. Her comments and exercises helped me discover the essence of the story I am telling. I can see the book taking shape now." -- Heather Waghelstein

"Kimberlee brings life into what is often the most difficult subject matter to write about. She is encouraging and positive, offering constructive criticism in a way that doesn't seem a bit like criticism!" -- Diane Singer

"Kimberlee was incredibly insightful and helpful. She knew exactly what each of us needed to do to get our pieces to the next level, and she provided a great balance of praise and constructive criticism." -- Megan Auster-Rosen

"Kimberlee has a talent for breaking down text and diagnosing exactly what's working, what isn't, and how to improve it. She possesses the intelligence to rescue a stuck writer and a heart and spirit generous enough to encourage a tentative one." -- Eileen Kelly

"Kimberlee is a wonderful teacher. She knows how to engage the class and create a safe learning environment. Her comments are always insightful and detailed, balancing out the positive feedback with specific suggestions. Kimme is a great coach!" -- Jean Brown

"Kimmi is undoubtedly the best writing teacher I've ever had -- not to mention insightful, professional, generous, and funny." -- Margie Goldsmith

"Kimberlee has the ability to really hear what the writers in her class are trying to say, and a knack for helping us get to the heart of what we really want to write about. Bravo, Kimmi!" -- Leslie Hunter-Gadsden

"Kimberlee is a sparkling gem of a teacher, whose abilities are both precious and rare." -- George Morin

"Kimmi provided a very safe and encouraging atmosphere. Her feedback was so constructive and I left each lesson with practical tips and the confidence that I could do it." -- Sara Jarrett

"Kimberlee is an intuitive genius who will help you nail the comedy of your memoir without losing touch with the deeper meaning." -- Ami Angelowicz

"Kimmi's humor and candor make for a refreshing take on what taking a writing class truly means. I'm fortunate to have been her student. Long live Kimmi!" -- Shermaine Barlaan

"Kimmi is an extraordinary teacher! She is incredibly insightful and supportive and provided spot-on feedback that inspired me to take my writing to another level!" -- Jennifer Garam