I'm so grateful to Laura for the masterful way she selected key elements to focus on, rather than trying to cover too much or to promote a particular template. Each lesson focused on vital, precise, and practical elements that could be explored in our own work. Her suggestions were clear and so, so helpful, but always left space. I felt respected, supported, and inspired. And I've signed up for her next course!

My stories lacked the punch I wanted them to have. As soon as I saw it I knew I needed to take this class. I wasn't disappointed and I was impressed. Laura Drake knew where to take the class at each step of the way. Timely and to the point individualized feedback was more than I expected.
The very first lesson helped me identify a critical change I wanted to make in my style of writing. Learning from a successful published author made a large difference in my enjoyment of the class. It also helped me realize why I would read her books but set down others that were in the same genre.
I would recommend Laura's class to anyone wanting to make a difference in their writing. Right now, I am considering using the new methods and taking the class again in about 6 months. Because of the personalized feedback and the interactions with class members, it will be a whole new class.

Laura packs a lot into a couple short weeks. The class required quite a bit of time and effort, but it was well worth it. The concepts we learned, and especially the feedback I got from Laura and my classmates, opened my eyes to several big ways to make my writing fresher, more powerful, and much more efficient. I saw huge improvements in my own writing and that of my classmates, sometimes in a matter of days. I wasn't sure at first how helpful this class would be, but I'm so glad I did it--it delivered even more than I hoped.

They always say the teacher makes the class. Well, having just finished the Advanced Craft course, I can honestly say that Laura is an extraordinary instructor.
Her breadth of knowledge is beyond impressive. I knew I was learning from an expert when she started providing me with customized input on my and other student’s work.
In just two weeks, after going through all the lessons and doing the homework assignments, I have seen a huge shift in my writing.
This is a hands-on course, where you post your work and get feedback not only from Laura, but from other students taking the class.
Having so much valuable insights from authors of all different experience levels is gold.
I highly recommend those of you considering the course have previous writing experience and a completed manuscript, like the description suggests. Having taken many classes before, this is not a workshop you would want to take as a newbie.
I am so grateful Laura shares her precious time with fellow writers to help them transform their writing and make it the best it can be.
She is not only a tremendously talented author, but a wonderful woman who pays it forward to help others get to where she is today. Thank you so much, Laura Drake!