Read rave reviews for Master the Art of Storytelling workshop

What graduates say about our corporate creative-writing workshop

“Ann is brilliant and arms you with the tools to succeed.”

– Katie Anselmo, internal communication manager, Comcast

“Absolutely the best money I’ve ever spent. I learned more about writing for my audience from Ann in one day than I have in any other seminar.”

— Carie Behounek, marketing communications coordinator, COPIC Companies

“Ann transformed my writing in a mere 12 hours.”

— Brent Buchanan, communication, advocacy & political professional, Cygnal

“Worth every dime.”

— Brent Buchanan, managing partner, Cygnal

“I loved every nano second. I gained my youthful confidence back. I can’t wait to get to work tomorrow!”

— Gary Burris, public relations director, Tec Labs

“I didn’t want it to end.”

— Gary Burris, public relations director, Tec Labs

“Makes me want to go back and revise everything I’ve done in the past three years.”

— Blythe Campbell, director, communications and marketing, NANA Development Corp.

“The research Ann provided is going to go a long way in helping me support the strategic communications work I do!”

— Emma Cochrane, communications and government relations coordinator, NOVA

“This workshop is by far the best one I’ve been to so far. Ann is very knowledgeable and gave a lot of good tips & techniques to use in the workplace.”

— Josette D’Espyne, public relations specialist, Reflex Media

“Utterly worthwhile, both to career copywriters and people who just want to communicate more effectively.”

— Meg Elison, social media marketing, Ripple

“I found this workshop to be extremely valuable, loaded with solid advice for improving my writing and doing a better job of communicating and connecting with readers.”

— Eston Ellis, copy editor/writer, San Diego Zoo Global

“I think this has been an amazing workshop to help develop my storytelling skills. I have miles to go, but I’ve starting putting words to paper.”

— Todd Heusler, internal communications manager, Nutanix

“Ann inspired me to exorcise the dusty demons of my journalism career and embrace a livelier and more agile writer within.”

— Laura Ingalls, senior manager, communications, PetSmart Charities

“I learned more in this two-day class than I did in my two-year master’s program.”

— Rochelle Juette, communications specialist, Washington Closure Hanford

“This is one of the most effective workshops I’ve been to! It restores my faith in workshops!”

— Katie Kagel, employee communications director, McKesson

“Fantastic! Often times, I come to these workshops and speakers give good ideas but aren’t always scalable to a company as large as the one I work for. These tips are relevant regardless of audience size. So helpful!”

— Angelica Kelly, lead consultant, internal communications, AT&T

“Ann’s workshop revived my love of writing and invigorated my skills.”

— Ken Koch, director of marketing, Francis Tuttle Technology Center

“Other writing coaches tell you what to do. Ann shows you how.”

— Roberta Laughlin, vice president, mutual funds marketing, Northern Trust

“I typically wouldn’t spend this much on a workshop, but this was so worth it.”

— Bonnie Leedy, CEO, School Webmasters

“Ann covered volumes of information that is all directly useful to my work. I left the workshop reminded of things I knew, armed with new skills I didn’t have before, and inspired to create stories that change hearts and minds.”

— Karen Derby Lovell, director of communication, Bay Village City School District

“Wonderful! Feel like I have “permission” to be creative and write differently.”

— Anne Martin, communications info. coordinator, Puyallup School District

“It changed how I think about communicating and storytelling, and gave me skills & tools I can use daily. Thank you!”

— Allison Mattson, assistant advisor, JayRay

“Great step-by-step instructions on how to do it right.”

— Stacy Mayo, assistant account executive, Rhea + Kaiser

“Excellent, kick-you-in-the-butt skills that I can use forever.”

— Patti Monsoor, public relations and marketing, Utah Valley University Woodbury School of Business

“I learned techniques that improved my writing; I only wish it had been 20 years sooner!”

— Shelley Nelson, campus director, Arizona Christian University

“Very eye-opening. Who knew you could teach an old dog new tricks? I was humbled.”

— Larry Nuffer, manager, corporate communications, CDC Small Business Finance

“Fabulous. Not surprised but nonetheless delighted that this was everything I’d hoped for, and more.”

— Sasha Nyary, senior news writer and copy editor, Mount Holyoke College

“This is my 3rd workshop with Ann, and I always leave with a delightful info high – kind of an “Aha Buzz.” And I always chomp at the bit to get back to the office & put it all to use! – Phrase Thesaurus!!!”

— Wendy Perkins, staff writer, San Diego Zoo Global

“I am a better writer today than I was two days ago.”

— Chelsea Didde Rice, communications specialist, Ascend Learning

“Perfectly executed and incredibly helpful.”

— Torie Robinette, communications specialist, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

“I feel invigorated and excited about writing again. I like that you incorporated participation, so we could immediately put into practice what you were teaching.”

— Danielle Rush, communication specialist, Indiana University Kokomo

“Fantastic. Loved it and found it so invigorating, engaging and insightful.”

— Melissa Summer, content marketing and public relations manager, CPP

“I can use these tools right away, right now!”

— Dorothy Tate, public relations manager, Iowa Soybean Association

“This workshop was truly one of the most useful ones I have attended.”

— Kelsey Wharton, science writer, OKED Communications, Arizona State University