"Taking a class with John Yewell has amazed me. He kept me visioning the whole book while it developed, continually asking questions that helped me find the depth and authenticity of my story. His questions have led me to discover key elements that have transformed my manuscript." – Susie Wilde
"John challenged me each week to improve and provided a brutally honest critique of my work. He pulled no punches, and I needed that. He also provided valuable tips to help me to continue to progress. Great class." -- Walter L. Shepherd
"This was an absolutely wonderful writing course and I was amazed at how much I accomplished in such a short time. John asked the hard questions – “What is your story really about?” – and forced me to focus on the difficult life experiences I had been avoiding by writing around those events. He pushed me to write about those difficult scenes and so I surprised myself by writing about life circumstances I had avoided for years. The was a breakthrough memoir course for me." -- Claudia Mangel
"Great class. It empowered me to break through some of the writing blocks that have challenged me for years. I have amazing stories to tell, and John had helped me realize my exciting potential. I have new skills and a new filter to look at my own writing & editing. Tough love is priceless. A great gift." -- Beverly Botsford
"John was a tremendous help to my writing. He listened attentively and displayed deep insight about how to best render my verbal expressions succinctly into words. His journalist style of narrative was effective in arranging personal events in chronological order, with crucial factual information clearly laid out. John is patient and even-tempered, and a pleasant and encouraging character to work with. He exhibits a strong professional ethic, demonstrates a sincere interest in helping his clients, and is dedicated to quality service." – Sophie, Durham, NC
"John challenged me each week to improve and provided a brutally honest critique of my work. He pulled no punches, and I needed that. He also provided valuable tips to help me to continue to progress. Great class." -- Walter L. Shepherd
"This was an absolutely wonderful writing course and I was amazed at how much I accomplished in such a short time. John asked the hard questions – “What is your story really about?” – and forced me to focus on the difficult life experiences I had been avoiding by writing around those events. He pushed me to write about those difficult scenes and so I surprised myself by writing about life circumstances I had avoided for years. The was a breakthrough memoir course for me." -- Claudia Mangel
"Great class. It empowered me to break through some of the writing blocks that have challenged me for years. I have amazing stories to tell, and John had helped me realize my exciting potential. I have new skills and a new filter to look at my own writing & editing. Tough love is priceless. A great gift." -- Beverly Botsford
"John was a tremendous help to my writing. He listened attentively and displayed deep insight about how to best render my verbal expressions succinctly into words. His journalist style of narrative was effective in arranging personal events in chronological order, with crucial factual information clearly laid out. John is patient and even-tempered, and a pleasant and encouraging character to work with. He exhibits a strong professional ethic, demonstrates a sincere interest in helping his clients, and is dedicated to quality service." – Sophie, Durham, NC
