Praise for Blackbird
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I have truly enjoyed the way Jennifer incorporates books, movies, and events from everyday life into the class. I now see stories emerging from the most mundane things! It’s inspiring. ~ Camille
I look forward to class every single week no matter what other commitments and projects I have on my plate. I’m energized and inspired every time. ~ Sara
I absolutely love my time in Studio and have learned more than I can imagine. I went from barely understanding the concept of scene/exposition to being able to confidently apply it to my work to being able to more confidently express to another writer what’s working or not about their work. That’s a big learning curve over a few short years and for that I am very grateful. ~ Taylor S.
I love Studio. It is a bright light in my week. I cannot emphasize enough how much I appreciate the teachings, the readings, and most of all, you, our wonderful, knowledgeable, wise, and fearless teacher! And of course, the talented and kind writers, whom I remain in awe of. ~ K. Till
I know I say it every time, but I appreciate the positive environment and support of our group towards my project. It can be hard and lonely work. Sometimes I feel completely lost and crazy for even attempting this project. It’s a small story, as they go, but I feel it has value thanks to the Studio and your encouragement. ~ Jean
Jennifer Lauck
New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist, Jennifer Lauck has published four memoirs as well as numerous essays.
She founded the Blackbird Studio in 2015 after teaching for universities, adult education programs, and at conferences around the United States. Boutique by design, selective by necessity, the Studio is built for writers who are serious about the long game.
Jennifer’s mission is to transform good writers into great authors through a rigorous, lineage-based approach to craft. Drawing from the tradition of Gordon Lish as passed down by Tom Spanbauer, and then merged into classical literature and time-tested storytelling principles, Jennifer offers close, specific, actionable guidance from your idea to the development of your manuscript that is ready for an agent’s eyes. This is old school teaching and development with a teacher and editor who knows you and loves your work.
More at the Mission/Vision Statement and here, on the Classes page.
See Jennifer’s teaching in action on Flight School. And here on Lit Lessions
The Blackbird Studio, where good writers become great.
No two writers are alike…
Just as every face and fingerprint is different, you are unique and so is your story. Our job is to meet you where you are and help you grow into your best writing self. Beginning to advanced. Let me know more about you. I call everyone who leaves me a note, so let me know a good time to reach you. (Note: We do not share your info with anyone).