Testimonials and Praise for the WWOC

Below find some great testimonials and praise from attendees (and some literary agents) who attended a previous Writing Workshop of Chicago. This is a sampling of the positive feedback we’ve received from our WWOC events:

If you also want to see a growing list of our success stories — agents who have signed clients from Writing Day Workshop events — you can click here.

So many writers here for the workshop! #WWOC19 pic.twitter.com/2VLQcs1ws0

— Elizabeth Marro (@LizMarro4886) June 29, 2019

What an experience. So appreciated the friendliness of the other writers. Still processing it all. Grateful.

A special thanks to @FictionalMJ #wwoc19 pic.twitter.com/elBpAIwAoQ

— Kathy Marie Fesko (@KathyMarieIn3D) June 30, 2019

Raise your coffee cups… and get discovered at the Chicago Writers Workshop with @brianklems Meeting some awesome authors. #wwoc19 #amwritingfiction #writingcommmunity #HappyPride pic.twitter.com/i5UL87fQL8

— Sondae Stevens🐠🦄 (@Son_dae_Writes) June 29, 2019

Had an awesome day of learning at #wwoc19 thanks to all the agents and coordinators! I’ve got a lot of work ahead of me 🙂 #editing

— Nancy (@NancykKhurana) June 29, 2019

Shoutout to @BrianKlems for hosting some fantastic workshops today at #wwoc19! Knowledgeable AND funny. Always a great combo!

— Audrey Wilson (@audreywilsonaut) June 29, 2019

THAT. Was great!!! Thank you speakers and panelists and volunteers who all made #wwoc18 happen!! Can’t wait to get home and continue my work!

— Emily Jorgensen (@MadeByEmyJJ) June 23, 2018

Had the BEST day at #wwoc18 learned a lot and met some great people. Spending the day surrounded by other writers was such an energizing experience.

@JLThurston221b @withachippedcup congrats on a great day and thanks for hanging out!

— Kate Mathos (@KateMathos) June 23, 2018

Wonderful day at the Writer’s Workshop of Chicago developing my writing skills, meeting other authors and learning about the publishing industry. #WWOC18 #proudtobeawriter #firmgrip pic.twitter.com/cpPCpjFrcx

— Bill Nelson (@_billnelson) June 23, 2018

https://twitter.com/VRN_books/status/1012211153521532928

You could say that #wwoc18 was a success. ☀️💕😊 pic.twitter.com/IBLh7Bepvq

— Kaitlynn McShea (@kaitlynnashleyx) June 26, 2018

Had a GREAT time at the Writing Workshop in Chicago yesterday. Met talented writers and awesome agents and did a couple of eye-ball-to-eyeball pitches to agents. Wish me luck! #wwoc18

— Heidi Bee Roemer (@poetweet4) June 24, 2018

https://twitter.com/LEEsureread/status/1010627453541408769

You guys packed so much great stuff into one day. I learned a great deal; going home to put it to use. Thanks to the planning committee, agents and speakers for a fantastic experience. #wwoc18

— Jennifer Worrell (she): prose before hos (@JWorrellWrites) June 23, 2018

Great time this weekend at Writing Workshop of Chicago #wwoc17. Well-organized, engaging speakers, good company.

— Lina Chern (@ChernLina) June 27, 2017

#wwoc17 had so much fun, sort of wishing it were coming up again this weekend. Thank you to all who organized!

— Anna Lissiman (@AnnaLissiman) June 26, 2017

Thanks to all the authors who pitched to @kortney_price at #wwoc17 this past weekend! So many great stories! pic.twitter.com/DfZdopV94i

— Holloway Literary Management (@HollowayLit) June 26, 2017

Such an inspiring day at @writingdaywksp in Chi! Thanks to all the agents & authors on the panels! Now, back to writing! #AmWriting #WWOC17

— Alison Hammer (1/2 of Ali Brady) (@ThisHammer) June 25, 2017

Great Page 1 Critique Fest at #wwoc17. I loved the feedback & constructive criticism and can't wait to implement the changes! #writinglife pic.twitter.com/vrZjx9PWT2

— Ashley S. Hattle 📚👻 – #AmQuerying #MGHorror (@AshleyHattle) June 24, 2017

'Writer's Got Talent' – the most exciting and terrifying part of #wwoc17. Holding my breath in case they start reading my first page! pic.twitter.com/BKTIbyjgZY

— Alison Hammer (1/2 of Ali Brady) (@ThisHammer) June 24, 2017

What a great presentation about literary agents, pitches, and query letters! Thank you @ChuckSambuchino #writerslife #wwoc17 pic.twitter.com/bNOMuZtfCu

— Ashley S. Hattle 📚👻 – #AmQuerying #MGHorror (@AshleyHattle) June 24, 2017

"If it were easy, none of us would be here."@BrianKlems at #wwoc17 pic.twitter.com/HT7MsT3dH8

— His Dadjesty (@RonnieWachter) June 24, 2017

So unbelievably thankful I went to #wwoc16 last weekend. SL is coming together so much stronger now! #writerlife

— Patrick (@fluentlyaspec) May 19, 2016

https://twitter.com/sottosanto_ritz/status/732027200959025153

https://twitter.com/lolohaskell/status/731910478755209216

Great time at #wwoc16. Awesome presenters proved once again that I can enjoy a complete life without algebra. Also, full request! #amwriting

— JD Frain (@Frainstorm) May 15, 2016

Learned great writing tips at #wwoc16 & met new friends. Thanks to all the speakers, as well as agents who listened to my pitch!

— P. D. Pabst (@pdpabst) May 14, 2016

https://twitter.com/AliciaAAnthony/status/731600765819588608

Learned so much today! I highly recommend writers go to workshops like #wwoc16. #writetip

— Elizabeth Toth (Stoever) (@Stoeverit) May 14, 2016

Great crowd for first pages panel at #wwoc16! pic.twitter.com/bH8Phk0wo8

— Abby Saul (@BookySaul) May 14, 2016

Having such a wonderful time today at the workshop! The speakers and feedback have been invaluable #wwoc16

— Kate Mathos (@KateMathos) May 14, 2016

https://twitter.com/sophia_christos/status/731525093675913217

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