"I love having a deadline and having a group to bounce ideas off and receive feedback from. I'm a stronger writer because of this class and the community that comes with it."

—Ally Bonino

“The workshop was such a wonderful experience, and for me personally transformative.”

—Kate Eberstadt

“I showed up exhausted, idea-ed out…I so appreciate the way you stayed with me, midwiving a way out of the weeds.”

—Anne Undeland

"I'm so happy I've discovered this class. Not only am I learning and growing in my writing but I have also made wonderful friends in each and every other member of the group and our wonderful instructor Amy of course!"

—Dominique Mas

“Not only are students kind, understanding, and very friendly with each other, but the classroom environment is absolutely wonderful and provides a true wealth of knowledge in writing techniques and practices, and critical reading and analysis.”

—Maisy Hoffman

"Josh is a kind, insightful teacher who puts great thought into the workshops he creates. The exercises he uses inspire insight and have increased both my commitment and confidence as a writer. I admire how thoughtfully he reads, listens, and brings out the best in us. I have had some remarkable breakthroughs with Josh encouraging me along the way."

—Brigid Moynihan

“I feel so very grateful to have this class to put my creative energy towards something I've been wanting to do for a while.”

—Molly Heller

“Thanks for all the thoughtful comments -- it's so helpful to get feedback as I go, instead of just doing this alone on an island.”

—Adrian Walker

“I so appreciate the structure, community, and support for writing that you and The Writer's Rock are providing.”

—Talia Weber

“Everyone was so incredibly open and inclusive. I really loved the prompts that Amy offered + her positivity and clear investments in everyone's success. She created a wonderful positive environment for all.”

—Dominique Mas

“I have to say I live for the classes on Friday. The Writer’s Rock structure is perfect.”

—Sizo Mahlang

“I am so happy that I discovered Writer’s Rock during Covid. It has been such a useful resource to bring my various writing projects into focus.

—Ellen Horan

“The environment was very positive and supportive. The prompts…went beyond just offering opening lines, which is what I'd seen before. They led me to stretch a bit as a writer. I also found that Josh was a good listener to each reading and always had something positive to offer. “

—Mary Doroshenk

“Gina is the best workshop leader I’ve ever experienced (about 40 years of writing and being part of workshops)”

—Cindy Parrish