I can’t recommend Margie’s classes enough. Both the ones taught by Margie and by Suzanne Purvis have transformed my writing. I finally feel confident by the words I put down, confident to share my work with others, and confident that the stories I tell will one day be in print. These courses are affordable, easily […]

Working one on one with Margie was AMAZING! We worked through several chapters together, and I was bowled over, knocked sideways, ecstatic, and any number of other clichés. I loved her edits and I learned so much. I’m starting to see what I can cut, what I should keep, and as always what I can […]

I’ve attended several of Margie Lawson’s immersion classes. They are a game changer. Her instruction made me not only look at the overall story, but also each individual word so they delivered the punch I needed to make my work stand out. A title I worked on during my first Margie Lawson immersion class was […]

Wow. Just wow. I have witnessed the magic of Margie. There are so many classes offered through Lawson Writer’s Academy, so many I plan to take, and so many to take again. It’d be crazy to go a month without one.

Why?

Because my writing has gone from ordinary to extraordinary, from forgettable to fantastic, from kindergarten to college, just like that, in seven short months, including a virtual immersion class.

My critique partners are top of the heap Margie grads, grads who GET IT, grads who push me. Gratitude.

Margie, I hear you in my head and I use your lessons. Here are some ways I apply your lessons: When I know a scene isn’t working and I don’t know why, I get out my multiple highlighters and EDITS the hell out of it. That always tells me why it’s “wrong.” When the emotion […]

Immersion is one of those things that’s hard to describe. You really have to experience it to understand how absolutely mind-blowing amazing it is. Margie teaches more than just editing techniques. She teaches how to breathe a soul into your manuscript. Mary Karlik, MFA3-time Immersion Grad

“Before taking Margie’s workshop, my writing was ho-hum. Margie showed me how to ratchet up the suspense and breathe life into my characters. Since taking the workshop, I finaled for an Eppie award, and I’m getting five star reviews!” Carol Ann ErhardtFoxfire, The Wild Rose Press

“I booked Margie to give her Empowering Characters’ Emotions Workshop for Central Ohio Fiction Writers. Because her techniques apply to all genres, it was easy to attract writers from outside our chapter. I got such an overwhelming response, I had to book a bigger classroom. Margie still managed to connect with each student, making sure […]

“When I first sent my manuscript to a freelance editor, she said: “This novel has no emotion. You need to take Margie Lawson’s class.” So I took your class, right? Then, this week I just got it back again from a different freelance editor and the first thing she said was, ‘I’m glad to see […]

“As Mini Con conference coordinator for Central New York RWA chapter, I bring in speakers that will help authors at all levels of their careers. Margie Lawson’s workshops offer unique and practical tactics to teach writers how to craft a best seller. Not only is Margie engaging as a speaker, but her energy level is […]

“I just attended your workshop in Toronto on Saturday and I wanted to let you know that I was so thrilled to learn as much as I did! I immediately came home and worked on highlighting two books: One that I really enjoyed and the other I really didn’t. I was amazed. The one I […]

“I constantly think how different and IMPROVED my writing is because of your teachings. I can’t gush enough. 🙂 No class or book has come close to making the difference that your classes have. Your Empowering Characters’ Emotions and Deep Editing classes have pushed my writing to a new level. With your tools, I’m more […]

“Margie Lawson’s workshop, Empowering Characters’ Emotions, was just what I needed to infuse extra oomph into my WIP. It’s amazing what a handful of highlighters and some out-of-the-box thinking can do. Her exercises on the four levels of emotion not only helped my characters, but empowered me as well.” Susan Gee Heino”Mistaken By Moonlight” — […]

“I LOVED Margie Lawson’s class. WOW. WOW. WOW. Wish I would have discovered her sooner. Fabulous. My writing will soar to the next level. She’s an incredible teacher and such a fun teacher. Great lady. I plan to take all her online courses. A friend who attended RWA National said that at the Steeple Hill […]

“I used Margie’s empowering techniques when working on my revisions for TEXAS HOLD HIM. They really intensified the climactic scene and strengthened my manuscript over all. TEXAS HOLD HIM has since been picked up by Dorchester Publishing and was released in April!” Lisa CookeHumorous historicals have a blast in the past, Texas Hold Him (Dorchester […]

“Once again a heartfelt thank you for your brilliant course. I’m singing your praises (cliché alert!) to every writer I know 🙂 Your ‘Deep Editing’ course gave me the opportunity to take my writing to the next level. Enlightening. Informative. Brilliant. Can’t recommend it highly enough.” Nicola Marshauthor of sassy, sexy romance for Harlequin Romance […]

“WOW! What a powerhouse of information you have in your Lecture Packets. So much to absorb, even though I have studied them thoroughly. I credit your lectures with showing me how to take my writing to the next level, that of being published, as I did this year with HEART OF THE DRUAE, (Black Lyon […]

“I use the psychologically-based techniques I learned in Margie’s Empowering Characters’ Emotions class to add texture and flavor to my writing. Margie taught me that a visceral response will outdo an adverb every time. Now my heroine’s heart no long beats loudly – it pounds like a drunk in an old western dragging his tin […]

“I loved your class and will use your DEEP EDITING techniques in books to come. Thanks again. I’ll be telling all of my author friends.” Karin GillespieNational Bestselling author of Bottom Dollar Book, Series and co-author of Sweet Potato Queen’s First Big-Ass Novel.

“When I’m reading, I’m LOOKing at the words, reading the story. The EDITS system takes me to a whole new level – helps me truly SEE what’s missing, over-used patterns, my strengths and opportunities. And even more importantly, it helps me SEE how to make my writing shine.” Cherry Vanderbekefrom Deep Editing: The EDITS System, […]