Testimonials

"The Scribbler's Ink workshop was a wonderful experience. Bobbi created an encouraging, creative and fun environment that helped to jumpstart my writing and get me out of a rut. She is incredibly supportive and an all-around lovely person, and I'm grateful to be a part of her Scribbler's community."

-M.L. Hankens

“I Arrived at the seminar not being sure what to expect. Bobbi had Dunkin’s Donuts coffee ( ! ) so I grabbed a cup and met everyone.The style/flow of the workshop was straightforward in that Bobbi provided us with a ‘prompt’ (sentence or image etc). We would have 5 /10/15 minutes to create something.  Once the writing period was over, we would read our creations to the rest of the group. I should mention that it was all handwritten. No tablets or laptops! Handwriting the ‘prompts’ is a great way to get the creative process rolling. A technique I plan to use as a startup process for my writing efforts.  Bobbi and Jen provided helpful feedback on everyone’s efforts enabling the participants to relax and let the words flow. Overall, a very relaxed and informative workshop. Frankly, I learned alot from the workshop and will be signing up for more workshops presented by Bobbi. As such, I can strongly recommend attending Bobbi’s workshops/ seminars!”  -Robert

"Bobbi Lerman's writing workshops are like a breath of fresh air. After the brief introduction you are given prompts and you write–sometimes about an object—sometimes to finish a sentence. And then you write again—sometimes a five-minute piece—sometimes a ten minute piece. 

After you write each piece, you read your work out loud to instant feedback from the group. It is fun, mentally exhausting and enlightening. I've used two of the pieces I wrote that day as the basis for blog posts so far. 
Oh, did I mention the yummy food? 

Attending one of Bobbi's workshops is like doing your writing a favor."

-Gail Balentine

 “I had never participated in a creative writing group when I signed up for a Scribbler's Ink session. Its focus on Setting the Mood appealed to me, because it's one of those many intangible pieces of the craft that is hard to get right, but you know when you see it done well. I looked forward to learning how I could incorporate mood into my own work. 

It was a gorgeous summer day by the beach, the ocean in our sightline as we arrived with our notebooks and pens. Bobbi and Jen made sure our welcome was warm, and they made us so comfortable as we gathered around a well-appointed table in the shade of Bobbi's lush garden. 

We arrived as mostly strangers, but as we wrote from fun, unexpected prompts in timed sessions and shared our work, we began to shake off our self-consciousness, trust each other, and really enjoy the creativity that the process evoked. 

Our lunch was so satisfying, and we chatted, learning more about each other and how we had come to share that experience of writing. The work we all did that day was impressive, and we celebrated each time one of us shared something special. It went by so fast, I wished it were a longer day! 

Thank you to Bobbi and Jen, for making these workshops accessible, educational, and especially fun. I'll definitely be back for another round very soon.”

All the best from a happy Scribbler,

-Shelagh Braley Starr

“I enjoyed the writing workshop given by Bobbi Lerman at the Salem Atheneum. She encouraged the class to write quickly and creatively on a wide range of possible topics, then had each writer read their short composition to both give and get feedback on their writing. As a teacher she was encouraging to each of us in the group. I would highly recommend Bobbi as a coach and teacher.”

-Don Gardner, Marblehead, MA

“I enjoyed the Scribbler’s workshop immensely. Writing to Bobbi’s prompts freed me of my inner critic for the day and jump started my writing. One of my pieces from the workshop is now my first novel in progress. I highly recommend Scribbler's workshops!”

-Maureen Callahan

“The Scribbler’s workshop was terrific. I fell in love with prompt writing and the timed writing sprints. I liked getting the immediate feedback from the group and I liked even more that the feedback was focused on the positive of each person’s piece. As a novice in the writing arena, this was the perfect entry.”

-Stephanie DeCastri

“Attending Bobbi’s writing seminar at the Salem Athenaeum rekindled my love for writing. She instructed me it can take two minutes to begin and end a prompt. With rusty skills that was the best advice, simply put.

The seminar itself brought much more than just that simple advice. Bobbi had provided light and delightful refreshments and came with boxes of photos and phrases to use during the seminar. Writing, reading and discussion times never once felt at odds.

Coming away from the seminar, I find myself writing almost every day. I would love to keep honing my writing skills with Bobbi’s expertise and guidance.”

-Allison Croughwell

"I went to my first Scribbler’s Ink Writing Workshop in January, 2015.  I am shy by nature, so I was very nervous walking into the Salem Anthenaeum on that snowy Saturday. As it turned out, I did not need to be worried.  As soon as I walked in everyone I met was warm and friendly. 

After having coffee and getting through the initial introductions, I felt completely at ease. We got going by picking a writing prompt (it’s usually a sentence beginning, but also can be a picture or an old postcard).  Using the writing prompt is the easiest way to get the creative juices flowing and having each prompt be timed ( 5 mins, 15 mins ) makes it easier to just start writing.  Each time the buzzer went off I just wanted to keep going!  

I have been to two of the workshops and plan on attending more in the future.  I am hoping they plan a writers' workshop long weekend as well!!! 

And let me also mention that the lunch they serve is delicious!!"

- Heidi DeMayo, Peabody MA