Testimonials
What our alums are saying about their experience
“Freelance Writing 101: How to Pitch & Submit a Nonfiction Piece with Nicole offers a clear blueprint to those seeking avenues to have their voices heard in the literary world.”
Freelance Writing 101: How to Pitch & Submit a Nonfiction Piece with Nicole offers a clear blueprint to those seeking avenues to have their voices heard in the literary world. I entered this class with absolutely no idea of how the publishing world works. Nicole succinctly and comprehensively introduced me to how to enter this realm that seemed so mysterious before. Her advice is practical and spirit-ful at the same time, straight-to-the-point and delivered with a huge dose of fierceness. Besides making the steps to get your voice out in public more manageable, Nicole empowers you to trust your own voice and assures that you have a story to tell.
“All I could think about was sharing this with my daughter. My oldest is a writer. Workshops led by Black women are vital.”
All I could think about was sharing this with my daughter. My oldest is a writer. Workshops led by Black women are vital. It gives us the tools to control our narrative and tell the world how they need to deal with and approach us.
—Freelance Writing 101 Workshop Alum
“As a new writer I was completely lost on how to submit my work. This workshop not only showed me how to craft my pitch, but gave me resources on where to find places to submit my work.”
As a new writer I was completely lost on how to submit my work. This workshop not only showed me how to craft my pitch but gave me resources on where to find places to submit my work. I left feeling a lot more confident about submitting my work.
—Freelance Writing 101 Workshop Alum
“This workshop will level any writer up if they feel they are in between feeling confident enough to pitch and not getting anything published and submitting and never pitching.”
This workshop will level any writer up if they feel they are in between feeling confident enough to pitch and not getting anything published and submitting and never pitching. I really appreciated the care and space Nicole held for us participants and how safe it was. She opened up to us and was extremely humble and generous with sharing the tools she's acquired in her writing career. I recommend this instructor for everything she teaches because I gained so much in the brief four hours we spent time together. As an MFA graduate, I've never gained that much insight into the business side of writing; we need more of these classes! Thank you, Nicole!!!
“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