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Response From Writers

Sandra Dorr
has encouraged and
inspired writers for
25 years. She worked
as an editor and
writer in New York for
seven years before
moving to Colorado.

Response from Writers

" I've never worked with anyone who saw the qualities of my work so clearly. Really literary nurturing... you helped pull it out of me, and you never stopped working until we got it right. You're one of the best editors I've ever known."

-- NYC novelist Susan Braudy, Who Killed Sal Mineo?

" Fabulous class. I really appreciated your graciousness and generosity of spirit. I particularly loved the reading materials. Very inspirational, beautifully crafted writing. I found the writing exercises very challenging, and it felt good to be challenged."

-- Aspen poet, essayist Catherine Garland

" You give so much of yourself to every class and have the lovely ability to bring people together."

-- Family history & fiction writer Marie Filip

" I can't imagine a better group. Comments and critiques were exceptional."

-- Novelist Twyla Martin

" This workshop exceeded my expectations. I've grown a lot...it was very hard for me to accept criticism, but I came to consider it more valuable than gold."

-- Glenwood Springs fiction writer Maryann Morning

" This weekend experience has been life altering -- Sandy, your openness, loving attitude, hospitality and positive encouragement has done much for me. Thank you! I'm overwhelmed by the kindness and acceptance of the group."

-- Writer Gerry Sullivan, St. Benedict's, 2006

" Sandy, you are a special teacher. I can't think of one thing that wasn't lovely. This was a marvelously cathartic experience."

-- Visual artist & writer Nancy McClure

" What worked about the retreat is being in the presence of accepting women, spirit, literature, etc. It's like a flood of inspiration, fodder, energy, a feast for the eyes, all of the elements to produce rich writing. You did a good job keeping everyone focused -- the group would carry itself away if it could!"

-- Poet Jill Burkey

" It's going to take a wonderfully long time to digest all of this. I feel like a boa constrictor who's swallowed a very delicious elephant."

-- Poet & singer Leslie Scott

" In addition to the setting, the food, the magnificent group and amazingly supportive atmosphere, the material was excellent. You have chosen exquisite readings, some brand new to me, others new works from old favorites. Thank you for your wonderful teaching -- a meld of positive criticism and support for who I am as a writer and a person."

-- Poet & fiction writer Yvonne Finch