Writerhouse, Inc.
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February 13, 2013
I am taking my second non-fiction writing course at the WriterHouse and I love it!!
The instructors are very professional and very well organized. The articles, essays and exercises have been very useful for my reading and writing. Every workshop is an adventure: very good comments, ideas and resources come up during the
conversations. The atmosphere is just fine. Awesome!!!
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
February 6, 2013
Writerhouse offers a quiet space for writers, a series of workshops and readings and, most important, courses taught by local writers. I am presently taking my third course through Writerhouse. The instructors and class members are extraordinary, and these courses have given me invaluable opportunities to write, and to read and discuss with others.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
October 31, 2012
This is a great organization. There is nothing else like it in Charlottesville. It is a real asset to our community.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Some
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
October 17, 2012
I first started taking Fiction Workshops at WriterHouse in 2009. I had no idea what I was doing, just trying my hand at fiction. I am now a Poe/Faulkner Fellow in the MFA program at the University of Virginia. I cannot think of a better testament to the quality of teachers, classes, and support that WriterHouse offers to the community. Without WriterHouse, I would still be writing in the wilderness, or worse, I may have just given up. Writing is a solitary, lonely, and more often than not, vexing vocation. But the folks at WriterHouse work tirelessly to help fledgling writers, even those with a passing interest, work past those obstacles to see that it can also be liberating and fulfilling.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
October 11, 2012
When I moved to Charlottesville, Va., one of the first things I did was seek out people with similar interests and Writer House fit the bill perfectly! Besides offering a variety of challenging classes for writers of fiction and non-fiction, Writer House provides published authors with a forum from which to share their works and their experiences. These experiences inspire and teach everyone who attends these sessions.
I've been so impressed with the organization's offerings that I have become a volunteer, and I am eagerly looking forward to the annual fundraiser, "Words and Wine." I've bought two tickets to the event and can’t wait to meet more members!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my own writing by attending author sessions and learning from other writers/authors.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
offer more of their terrific author sessions and critique groups, and expand their class offerings (of course, all of this takes money and Writer House is a nonprofit!).
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
What is unique about this organization?
How many nonprofit organizations center around supporting and nurturing the writer????
October 10, 2012
I am a published writer who has benefited enormously from WriterHouse since it opened. The board members and officers give of their time and talents generously to make ends meet for this nonprofit. WriterHouse offers different levels of participation, and provides just the right atmosphere for serious work. WriterHouse has helped me take my own work seriously.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
October 3, 2012
I first came to Writerhouse as a debut novelist, traveling throughout the South promoting my book. My welcome was so rich, so warm that in a sense I've never left. Now whether I knock on the door as a novelist wanting to talk craft, a student wanting some much needed instruction, or just a friend wanting to say "hello," I'm always happy I've found my way back.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of advisors?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 13, 2012
WriterHouse is a fantastic resource for writers in the Charlottesville area, offering lasses at a variety of levels, author readings and engagements, student readings, events like an overnight writing party for NaNoWriMo, and provides a space for writers to use any time. I've only been working here for two months, but the rest of the staff is great, and I love being a part of the community.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Some
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 12, 2012
I have taken several classes from Writerhouse and have found them to be quite helpful. The networking provided is perhaps of even more value. Janis Jaquinth, who taught 'The Art of the Radio Essay' was actually willing to edit two of my manuscripts and give me the connections to actually get them on the radio. I feel as if I have a second career waiting for me should I find the itme to truly pursue it.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
May 11, 2012
When I moved to Virginia, leaving my writing groups and friends behind in Vermont, I wondered if I would ever be part of a writing community again. Through WriterHouse, I've taken classes to explore a new genre of writing, attended author talks for inspiration, and found a group of writers to meet with each week. Through WriterHouse, I've found a community.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Likely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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