"I knew nothing until I met Jip and attended his classes. Now, two years later, I've had over a dozen poems published - one was nominated for the Pushcart Prize! Thanks, Jip!"  ~ Marsha Delano

     "Jip is an excellent instructor. He always comes prepared. He helps create a comfortable environment that is fun to share our writing. His class helped me start writing again and bring back a part of my life I was sorely missing."  ~ Leslie Curtis

     "Jip introduced me to the world of writing. To feel confidence about my own writing, to know where and when to submit my work, even to know that I can submit work. I am now published and have signed contracts for money!"  ~ Mona Pease

     "Jip is very well informed and enthusiastic. I learned a great deal about writing, both from the written materials and from the in-class exercises."  ~ Nancy Slugg

     "I learned to value my writing more and liked the fellowship and sharing. I valued the humor, the writing challenges, and the resource handouts. I felt I belonged to a family of writers."  ~ Carol Fricke


     Interested in holding a writing or poetry workshop? Contact me for details. I have curriculum ready to go for multi-week courses as well as for single day or weekend workshops.