Awards

Pushcart Prize nominee

Testimonials

You did a wonderful job of  sorting out all my remarks. You have the ability to put expressions and feelings into words. Keep on writing!
 - Joyce Smy, Ontario, Canada

"What a  beautiful job! You are very talented. The man behind the curtain...way cool. Act  1, Act 2...cooler yet. Story content...even better! Thanks!"
-Bob Saline, president/CEO, PRworks, Inc.

"Your instructions have given me  more direction and focus, let us not forget focus, in my writing skills."
-Charles JangDhari

"You're a wonderful teacher, Lori, and an inspiration  to those of us who just needed a little push to get going in the right direction. Thank you for the inspiration to give it a try. You'll never know what it means to me to actually be able to refer to myself as a published writer!"
- Lynda Hudzick

"You have a gift for teaching because you  know what needs to be taught...since no one else will tell us. Thank you for making this class such an invigorating experience."
- Cathy Stewart

"You have jump started my enthusiasm and I am off and running. You have provided me with the inspiration, information, and food for thought that I have needed.  It has been so perfect. This class has been so informative and relevant to
what I have been looking for. Thank you for all of your help and encouragement."
- Kim Kluxen

"I have wanted to start writing for a long time and your class has been a great learning experience for me. I  appreciate how you've shared your knowledge and experiences with us so that we  can become successful writers. Thank you for making me feel that my goal to  become a freelance writer is truly attainable."
- Michele Coleman 

"You really bring out the best in people. Your enthusiasm is contagious and
genuine. I think the way you are willing to share what you know about your craft
is wonderful."
- Kim Klugh

"I found the information you presented to  be very helpful and just what I was looking for. I also feel that your teaching style was excellent and your delivery held my interest as well as motivated me to want to learn more in each class I attended. Thanks again for teaching the course. You are great at it..."
- Guy Newhouse

"I'm learning so much about the practical side of freelancing from your class. Every story I've ever done was either assigned or pitched in person while standing in someone's office! I feel a little more empowered to start freelancing and send out my story ideas after every class."
- Angela Britcher

"Thanks for a very informative class on Freelance Writing. Your enthusiasm and expertise were much appreciated."
- Bernie Bell

"I would like to thank you from all the women in the Rancheritas rug hooking group in Agustin Gonzales, Mexico for the article. Thanks to Lori Myers for her great article and to Rug Hooking for publishing it."
- Charlotte Bell, Austin, Texas

"I just read your article 'Children of Survivors.' Thanks for writing your personal account in a very understated way that could touch us all."
- Joan Hellmann

"The article is excellent. I can't believe you put it together with Kedren's info so
quickly...but I guess that's what you do! Thanks so much!"
- Christianne Rupp, editor, BusinessWoman

"Lori, thanks for those wonderful words of wisdom and telling me to keep the "passion" in my text and to watch out and tone down the metaphors.
Also, for the two unforgettable words you said the last time I saw you."
"KEEP WRITING!"
-Paul Hood, writer, poet, film critic

"Lori, your vast knowledge of writing skills, and ability to teach others
  never ceases to amaze me. Your help and guidance in critiquing my work, and
  helping me write succinct queries, proposals and synopsis, has been
  instrumental in my acceptances as an author. I value your suggestions and
thank you for all of your assistance."
-Judy Wolfman, published author

"I just got a chance to read the article and am thrilled with it. Thank you
for working on it. It's great."
Tony Page, Chef, Stocks On 2nd, Harrisburg

Comments from Chautauqua NY Institute workshops:
"She was inspirational and had me weeping. I did things that I never thought that I could do!"
"Amazing experience and very helpful."