Photo Album 2008
Comments from Bread Loafers:
The craft classes I attended were extremely intelligent, organized, structured, well thought out, compelling, practical, and useful to writers of all levels. I will definitely be calling on the advice and handouts.
Amina Gautier
University City, MO
I loved the Blue Parlor readings. It was an opportunity to appreciate the breadth of the talent of the participants. The cozy setting facilitated the easy going atmosphere.
Judith Bowles
Chevy Chase, MD
In our workshop with Helena María Viramontes we seemed to draw strength, energy, and compassion both from our diversity and from our shared aspirations. Participants were committed to delivering honest feedback in a helpful and caring way. I’m going away with a much clearer sense of where I’m headed as a writer. These ten days will likely save me months of struggle.
Jeanne Nevin
Rochester, MN
Would you recommend Bread Loaf to friends?
Absolutely. With some fervor.
Garth Greenwell
Ann Arbor, MI
I loved Ted Conover’s manner and what he had to offer. He’s a generous, kind, talented person with a great deal of interesting experience to share. The participants were accomplished, interesting, and well informed. Ted set a tone of respect and ours became a safe and exciting place to be.
Annita Sawyer
North Branford, CT
I truly didn’t have a single craft class, lecture, or reading I didn’t find useful and often moving, motivational and inspirational. I’m eager to get home and try to integrate and apply all of this to my writing, though also sad to see it end.
Kristen Wilson
Salem, OR
Edward Hirsch used our varied poems as starting points for important and fascinating discussions. He was generous with his time and his insights, and his brilliance and warmth added greatly to the experience. His marvelous sense of humor and his sensitivity created an environment where we felt safe and supported.
Erica Lehrer
Houston, TX
Lynn Freed worked very hard both in and out of the workshop to teach us what she knew—consequently, I think everyone worked hard, took the writing seriously, and tried to contribute. I leave Bread Loaf excited about getting back to my work—what more could one ask?
Anne Batterson
Canton, CT