AGENTS
Peter Knapp
Park Literary
This one-of-a-kind workshop was a delight—
such a smart group of writers and great format! The intimate setting and individual critique times throughout the weekend allowed writers and faculty to delve into the manuscripts… so that everyone came away having made measurable progress or with clear next steps on how to improve their work.
Scott Treimel
President, STNY Agency
The master-class format and high caliber writers distinguish this workshop. It was a privilege to work with such dedicated enrollees. I hope one (or more!) will undertake the journey to a book deal with me.
Andrea Brown
President, Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Great concept! I enjoyed teaching these writers during the workshop’s inaugural year.
Kari Sutherland
Bradford Agency
Great workshop; invaluable to get feedback on a whole novel. I loved the synergy from multiple readers providing feedback―they’re all really lovely and talented. Thanks to the teens for their insights!
Brianne Johnson
Senior Agent, Writers House
It was such a privilege to do a careful, deeper dive into enrollees’ whole novels. Really satisfying; the quality of writing was excellent. I had a wonderful time!
Fiona Kenshole
Transatlantic Agency
A wonderful group of talented and dedicated writers of all ages.
Stephen Fraser
Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency
The workshop was well-organized and intimate; the level of talent, high. A pleasure for me to participate.
Taylor Martindale Kean
Full Circle Literary
Wonderful workshop... I was so impressed. Writers were positive about every critique they were given. They squeezed every last bit of value from this workshop because they worked their butts off. I was thrilled to work with authors who had this mindset.
Edward Necarsulmer
McIntosh & Otis, Inc.
I loved this workshop—I had a truly excellent, eye-opening experience.
Andrea Cascardi
Transatlantic Agency
This seminar was a great experience; a very thoughtful and respectful group of writers who worked well under the “fishbowl” critique scenario. Bravo to them!
Kendra Marcus
President, Bookstop Literary Agency
I enjoyed the workshop very much and learned a great deal about children’s books.
Jennifer Rofe
Andrea Brown Literary Agency
I’m impressed with the caliber of these manuscripts!
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EDITORS
Kate Farrell
Senior Editor, Henry Holt BFYR
Lovely to work with such talented writers. This workshop format is unique; I really enjoyed the small groups and peer participation. Some great ideas came from that work. Writers supported each other and were passionate about the stories. Also, the teens and their terrific writing were pure pleasure.
Melanie Cecka Nolan
Associate Publishing Director, Knopf
This seminar appealed to me from the start. The setting was wonderful; the jam-packed schedule invigorating. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to mingle with writers—teens and adults!
Samantha Gentry
Little, Brown BFYRf
Super-impressive talent among adults and teens¬―especially apparent in the whole-novel manuscripts. Everyone was excited, very open to feedback, willing to collaborate and brainstorm. Teens’ presence was also awesome.
Simon Boughton
VP-Publisher, three MacMillan imprints
Congratulations on 10 years of raising writers! (in 2012)
Erin Clarke
Executive Editor, Knopf Children’s Books
This event is an intimate seminar with talented writers. I loved that enrollees had previously read each other’s manuscripts, and offered valuable critiques. I also loved the teens’ insights.
Regina Griffin
Executive Editor, Egmont USA
Lovely authors... including a wonderful group of teens.
Deborah Wayshak
Senior Editor, Candlewick Press
An innovative, engaging format, and a lively, dedicated group of writers make this workshop memorable. Stimulating on many levels; a great program. I enjoyed every action-packed minute.
Katherine Harrison
Senior Editor, Knopf
I appreciated the chance to go into more depth. It was great hearing authors’ ideas; they opened my mind in various directions. We stumbled on some of the most interesting solutions through peer contributions… a condensed marathon of learning.
Julie Romeis
Bloomsbury Children’s Books
Fantastic writers, a fun weekend. I enjoyed the group critique format, which worked very successfully.
Andrea Welch
Senior Editor, Harcourt Children’s Books
This workshop is unique, inspiring, and fun. I recommend it highly.
Kate Harrison
Senior Editor, Dial Books
I enjoyed the intensive process that allowed lots of interaction. It was very different from any conference I’ve done. Interesting to hear other faculty perspectives, and fun to spend so much time with a great group of writers.
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20 years of Master Class to Masterpiece 
To better envision how our workshop may benefit you, review this sampling of faculty feedback. Job titles are correct per the year of participation in our workshop. 