testimonials

Rory’s workshop is a stepping out. It is a step out of the pedestrian world of the everyday and a invitation to delve, explore, experiment and play. It is a supremely creative environment with ideas to short circuit the critic and unleash the beast, the child, the truth teller, the dreamer within. She offers tools to arm you back in the real world, keeping you productive, working and digging deeply. She has helped me to establish a creative practice so that, where ever I am, I can always find my way home. Don’t miss it.
Kathy K, Los Angeles

This is not just a writing workshop. It is a unique and extraordinary experience and Rory is a very gifted and gentle guide. It is serene and safe. You are always supported by both Rory and the group, and the journey that each of us went on during the course was rich, gently examined and full of wonder. It really is a gift, and I feel incredibly grateful to have found such an oasis in the heart of LA.                                 Sophie J, Los Angeles

WTBY is a magical gift to give yourself.  It is the work of your soul.  The work you were meant to do.  It doesn’t matter if you can write.  It is about letting yourself be free enough, vulnerable enough to let your true self shine.  If along the way you lost your voice and you want to find a way back, this is the golden ticket you have been waiting for.  Rory is the the most special kind of teacher.  She is never judgemental or critical, but always positive and uplifting.  She is the teacher you always wished for.  Her space is a sanctuary that you can hardly wait to come to.  In the middle of the session, I found myself in a boot and crutches, and all I could think about was “how am I going to get to Rory’s”?  To be in the company of such brave, beautiful souls was an honor.  My intention for WTBY was to find my voice.  Along the very windy road of life, it got lost.  Not only did I find my voice, but a whole person that had been buried. Lucy S, Los Angeles

This workshop has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I was not much of a journal writer before “Write to be You” but this class has changed the way I see my life and myself in it. Rory is an exceptional person. She is perceptive and insightful and the perfect person to guide one through this wonderfully reflective and creative process. She has shown me how to understand myself better by looking at my reflection on the page and truly seeing myself. Words can not do justice to the work that Rory does and the extent to which I have enjoyed each week of this workshop. Write to be you is a wonderful learning and growing experience. Colette D.

The eight sessions, conducted in serene surroundings with a trusted group of like minded writers, opened my mind to the role that my own harsh inner critic played in shutting down my creativity.  It was surprising and revelatory.  In this unique environment, I also learned that I am not alone in this experience.  My fellow humans have very similar feelings–EERILY similar.  To become aware of this inner critic, to normalize it, and then to confront and overcome it, was an incredibly valuable experience. I feel empowered to pick up my pen, unpack my laptop, and continue writing the stories that have been begging to come out for more than twenty years.  Thank you, Rory, for helping me to disassemble the wall that has been holding them back.  Jenny N, Los Angeles

Write to be you not only encapsulates the writer within, but the emotional journey the writer takes when putting pen to paper.  Rory guides each writer to find their own voice and believe in the process of letting the mind go to discover the layers underneath the surface.  I found that after each session I felt more in sync with myself and my world that surrounded me, and I had been given the gift of tuning in.  I think Rory has found her true calling in combining her  psychology credentials with her experience as a writer to create a platform for others to reach their creative writing potential…and understand a bit more about themselves along the way. Jennifer H, Los Angeles

As a stay at home mom with a sudden urge for reinvention, I joined Rory’s workshop on a whim. It seemed like a lifetime ago that I had actually been a working screenwriter, and after years of focusing all my energy on motherhood I had completely lost confidence in my voice as well as the the discipline and motivation that had fueled me in the past. From the first day I sat down in Rory’s inviting living room, the words came pouring back to me. Rory’s magical touch has lit the fire in me to be a writer again and has inspired me to work on completing a manuscript. ~Jessica B

The Write To Be You workshop has transformed my writing and my life. This class has empowered me in so many ways. I never could have imagined that I would receive so much out of a workshop! It has taken me from loathing to write anything, to looking forward to sitting down to write, whether it be for personal or professional reasons. Write To Be You has uncovered creativity I didn’t realize I had. My life has changed on a deep level since taking Core Connection. I love the added support of Rory’s blog and writing prompts.  I can’t get enough of this course!  Jen W, Los Angeles

I took this class to see if I could challenge myself and do something out of my comfort zone. I wasn’t sure what to expect. To my surprise and delight, Rory, through her amazing ability to teach, not only opened my ability to write and explore my thoughts, but made me forget my hectic life for two hours and indulge me in ME time. I have never felt so comfortable and open as I have in her workshop. I’m not quite sure if it’s her soothing voice or her non judgmental attitude that gave me comfort to not only write, but to also read aloud and share. I highly recommend that everyone give themselves this priceless gift & try it at least once. Rory is highly talented, gifted and just a fantastic energy to be around. Do yourself a favor & sign up, because believe me you are going to love it and just like me you are going to beg her for more classes! Marjie M, Los Angeles

When I signed up for WTBY, I had a vague inkling that I wanted to delve deeper into my writing. Little did I know that I would bloom into more than just a better writer. With Rory’s incredible compassion and insight along with the unconditional love and support of my fellow group members, I was able to learn to understand and value myself from a more compassionate perspective. I have signed a peace treaty with my inner critic and while she holds a position at my table, she is no longer in charge. Rory has created an indescribable experience in which every single woman has the potential to benefit and to blossom. Sarah A, Los Angeles

This is the perfect workshop and I am thrilled to have discovered it! Having been to a few amazing workshops I can say by far this is the best and it is our very own backyard! The wonder that Rory gives us to explore our deepest thoughts in an extremely nurturing environment is a magic combination not to be missed. I am writing again after such a long break! This is a jewel of a class.
Kimm U, Los Angeles

The Write to Be You experience is hard to describe, so my best suggestion is to be brave and dive right in.  Rory is a kind and gentle guide.  You will find a warm, nurturing, supportive environment which will strengthen the gifts you already have and challenge you to go even further than you think is possible. You are guaranteed to laugh, cry, explore, be afraid, be braver than you ever imagined, be inspired by others in the group, and in the end, be extremely grateful for this unique experience.  Laura C. Los Angeles

I signed up for Rory’s Write To Be You class because I’m interested in getting comfortable with writing again for both personal and professional reasons.I wasn’t expecting to get instruction in her workshop, though what I did get was much more valuable. Rory has an extraordinary gift for gently easing you into the writing process and gives you the most creative prompts. I went there rusty and ambivalent and Rory instantly remedied that by creating a warm and safe environment along with thoughtful & provocative writing exercises. You can’t write anything ‘wrong’ in Write to Be You and you can only realize how good it feels to write. Her workshop is the best most unexpected gift I’ve given myself in a long time.  I highly recommend it to any thoughtful individual who desires more creative expression in their life.
Jacquie I , Los Angeles

With creative exercises to bypass the judgmental mind, Rory’s gentle and kind way helped dust away insecurities and to access the creative space I (all) inhabit. With her expert guidance, she pointed me in the direction of my inward home to be accessed anywhere and at all times. Creating a safe and calm environment, she helped me become more in-tune with myself and a much braver “me”. I will cherish her classes always and I couldn’t recommend her more. Gabriela B.

When I walked into Rory’s world I was tentative about a class with strangers, writing, creating, expressing, that wasn’t based on a college curriculum.   I knew though that I was looking for a unique writing experience and the six weeks in Rory’s workshop surpassed my expectations.  Not only was I surprised at the depth and honesty her well-crafted prompts provoked in my writing, but that I left bonded with group of women whose personal strength and beauty infused me with a new found fortitude that I carry around with me every day. Kimberly O, Los Angeles