"I came to Emily's writing group with a burning desire to write fiction, but was unsure if I was able. I soon found out that you learn about writing not by being told, "Do this, do it that way," but by writing, page after page, character after character, and you see things evolve in ways that surprise you. You learn to become a character, to see the world through their eyes, say things they would say, and in so doing, tap into unknown parts of yourself." ~ Michael Weinstein
"In one thirty minute session, Emily hit on what I suspected was wrong with my fiction writing but had never been told. She said that a writer has to be willing to dive into the "creative unconscious" to come up with material that makes people laugh, cry and sigh. Emily led me to the edge of the swimming pool, gave me a nudge and said, "Jump in." I floundered a while, but she was there to support me. The process now feels as if I were a sea gull swooping down to the prize that awaits me under the water below." ~ Angela Tehaan Leone
"Working with Emily has realigned my entire sense of self and purpose. Our weekly sessions are like chiropractic for the creative soul, replenishing my identity as a writer." ~ Sonia Giordani
"Thank you for showing me how to step into the magic shadow world of the me, who writes about things she doesn't know she knows and then be amazed at all she can learn from herself. You are an outrageously generous person." ~ Jen Simson
"I'm so encouraged by your encouragement. I've really broken through a lot of my blocks and have been writing furiously. Such energy-WOW!" ~ Kathy Kluge
"I read your critique of my novel last night. Amazing how you picked up the things I felt weren’t there, yet didn’t know why or what to do about them. You have been a great teacher and friend. I'm sure there are others like me who would be trapped in our minds and darkness if you hadn't coaxed us, with your sincere encouragement and non-judgment." ~Susan Omilian
"Emily opened up a new door to my creativity. It was like entering a magical world where I understood for the first time my character's motivations." ~Vallerie Huyghue
"I am pleased I sent you my writing. I realize how really good you are as a writing coach. I love that you get excited about our writing and don't take it apart. You delight in our creativity, even when we're struggling. That's special, Emily. There aren't many people who do that. Thank you." ~Sara Healy