Testimonials
What our alums are saying about their experience
“I would recommend this workshop to any BIPOC looking for a safe community that allows each individual to shine their authentic voice.”
I would recommend this workshop to any BIPOC looking for a safe community that allows each individual to shine their authentic voice. Nicole is a master storyteller and writing instructor who knows how to guide writers through their journey and help them make it through!
—Penning my Pieces Workshop Alum
“This workshop made me believe that my words are valid. That my stories are important.”
This workshop made me believe that my words are valid. That my stories are important. When the workshop ended, I was able to say that I am a writer.
“I enjoyed the expanse of techniques and ideas learned. I also appreciated how much we created, the bond-building that ensued, and the caliber of the assignments and reading materials.”
I enjoyed the expanse of techniques and ideas learned. I also appreciated how much we created, the bond-building that ensued, and the caliber of the assignments and reading materials. It was organized, interesting, and certainly eye-opening.
—Penning my Pieces Workshop Alum
“When I started the workshop in January, I came in knowing that I needed a confidence boost in my writing, but what I was not expecting was my soul being fed.”
When I started the workshop in January, I came in knowing that I needed a confidence boost in my writing, but what I was not expecting was my soul being fed. Nicole has a way of unearthing words and emotions that I didn't know were there, and I'm forever changed by the experience.
—Penning my Pieces Workshop Alum
“Roots. Wounds. Words. is transformative. It's bigger than a writing class, but a foundation for important soul work.”
Roots. Wounds. Words. is transformative. It's bigger than a writing class, but a foundation for important soul work. Whether you're trying to get published or just learn about yourself, this is an incredible space and opportunity. Nicole is a FORCE.
—Penning my Pieces Workshop Alum
“I learned so much about myself, and felt my writing was extremely enriched.”
I learned so much about myself, and felt my writing was extremely enriched. The community that was created was for a lifetime.
—Penning my Pieces Workshop Alum
“This workshop challenged me in ways I never thought I would be challenged but pushed my craft to the next level and I generated so much work.”
This workshop challenged me in ways I never thought I would be challenged but pushed my craft to the next level and I generated so much work. I will highly recommended. The community you build in this workshop it is incredibly supportive, like no other.
—Penning my Pieces Workshop Alum