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Creative Services

Richard Goodman has over thirty-five years as a professional writer and teacher of writing. He's taught writing both to workshops and to individuals. From this long experience, he wrote The Soul of Creative Writing. 

 

The poet and memoirst Molly Peacock wrote, "The Soul of Creative Writing is a wonderbook. Goodman's sympathy for the writer's dilemma, the warmth of his urging, the brightness of his enthusiasms all remind us that courage lies inside encouragement." 

 

Richard offers insightful, specific feedback about your work with a variety of possibilities for working together—from a general overview to line-by-line editing. Feel free to contact Richard at richardgoodman711@gmail.com. 

 

"I have taken two separate week-long classes with Richard and he is probably the best writing coach I've ever experienced. He's thoughtful, engaged, and often very funny." --Nancy Harmon Jenkins, author of Virgin Territory: Exploring the World of Olive Oil

 

"An excellent teacher."--Marilyn Moss Rockefeller, author of Mountain Girl: From Barefoot to the Bedroom

 

"Richard Goodman's weeklong memoir writing workshop for me was a perfect blend of professionalism within a relaxed environment. The shared experiences of writing exercises and critiques by individual students created a unique educational experience, culminating in a valuable learning experience. Drawing from books, articles and Richard's own professional career, he passed on an excitement and enthusiasm for the writing process."--Catherine Lane Diehl