LIVE WRITING
a project for the reading, writing and performance of poetry
Workshops in Poetry
Kristen Holt-Browning,
author of Ordinary Devotion
and Watershed
“Ruth is a rigorous, thoughtful, deeply committed teacher. The writing prompts and constraints that are the cornerstone of her generative classes are exacting yet playful, accessible yet hugely effective. I simply would not be the poet I am—perhaps, not a poet at all—without Ruth’s guidance, encouragement, mentorship, and support. I think anyone, at any stage of their development as a writer, would benefit hugely from working with Ruth."
Celia Barbour,
author, editor, and educator
“Ruth is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had in my life. She has a remarkable ability to help writers (even supposedly experienced professional writers like me) learn to trust the writing process as a tool of exploration and discovery. She’s helped me access buried wells of creativity, language, memory, and wisdom, and to craft what emerges into something surprising and often wonderful on the page."
Nick Godec,
author of short fiction & poetry
“I was fortunate to find Ruth several years ago. I was passionate about writing, but my work was rougher than I realized. Ruth deftly assessed my strengths and identified areas needing development. She then grew my abilities through imaginative exercises that felt more like a shamanic journey than instruction. My technical abilities improved greatly, but more importantly, the way I saw and engaged with the world expanded. Since working with Ruth, I've published several poems and short stories, and my debut chapbook is forthcoming. I firmly believe any aspiring writer, regardless of experience, can benefit from Ruth's gift for drawing out the unique voice that lives in all of us."