Read what our members are saying about Writers' Village University

Read what our members are saying about Writers' Village University:

"I am an Assistant Public Affairs Officer for the Navy and freelance
journalist on the island of Kauai. My desk job keeps me on the computer most
of the day and I found WVU by surfing. This program is really remarkable.
The help desks provide all the info one needs to get started as well as
trouble shooting and recommendations to make site navigation easier.
Additionally, the courses offered are outstanding. I was formerly a
newspaper reporter and I have always wanted to write novels. The WVU program is giving me the background I need in order to accomplish this. In fact,
since I signed up back in June, WVU inspired me to finish my non-fiction
book about hurricanes and Kauai, which is going to the printers at the end
of this month.

I highly recommend WVU to anyone who is serious about writing. Even though I
don't often have time to post assignments or go to chat rooms, I still do
the work on my own and find it extremely valuable. "

Most Sincerely,
Sheila Arthur 2/16/2002

"I've been a member now for a short while, and have taken two courses already. I've learned so much and continue to grow as a writer. The support here is unbelievable. I've taken courses from other on-line universities that were way more expensive, and ended up disappointed. The instructors were so distant, you would have to schedule an appointment if you wanted feedback.....terrible.

But this university is so much different, and I am just over joyed! I've finally found my to hang out with others fellow writers, who are just like me, and others, more experienced that are always quick to help. Thank you so much, I love this university!! "

Patricia - 1/31/2002

"I joined WVU on May 20th, 2001 and I'm quite impressed with the facilitators,
as well as the prompt replies from the volunteers at the help desk. Your site
offers a wide range of writing courses designed to meet the needs of many
writers. The courses I've taken so far, are extremely helpful.

I appreciate the upgrades that have been done during the first week in July.
Especially the convenience of printing out our lessons without all the
advertisements. I would recommend WVU to anyone.

I have a habit these days in my non-facilitated classes to welcome new
members and direct them to the help desk if they need any info. I feel like
I'm a cheerleader for WVU. LOL
I'm hoping one day, I can qualify as a facilitator of a course.

Keep up the good work!"

Maria Stoker - 7/15/2001

I'm new to WVU and I just wanted to say that everyone has been so
wonderful. I have never belonged to a group of people who have worked so
hard and enjoyed each other's company. I'm what you may call an intermed.
writer. And it is great to be able to say it is fun to write again.
    And all because of WVU.
         Thanks
             Dixie

"I joined in January. In these past four months I have taken five excellent courses, met dozens of people whose feedback and friendship I have found inspiring, and at long last realize I will finish that novel that has been lurking in the background all these years. Personally I don't need another sweatshirt, but the 2 1/2 year payback on the lifetime versus annual memberships was a swift decision for me. I took the offer.

Of course it's up to every individual participant to make the most of what's put before us. But I've found an enormous choice here. In addition to the people and the courses, I like the hours. Face-to-face critique groups often have trouble finding a time when everybody can physically meet. With WVU I drop in for five minutes from the office, sign on at night from home, or go away for a vacation without feeling I'm letting down the others in my feedback room. This kind of flexibility is tough to beat. "

Bruno

"I've been with WVU for almost a year now. I have gone from someone with ancient writing skills to a person who can actually produce some pretty good stuff (based on feedback I'm receiving, here and elsewhere).

In the beginning, I needed the morale boost, which still feels good by the way, and have worked my way through ten classes since. There isn't a better deal for a writer’s education than Writers Village. Believe me, I've looked!

I attribute every bit of my progress to WVU "

Jeanne

"I'm a published writer in the non-fiction genre (mostly educational) here in Australia but I do not YET have anything published in the fiction genre. So I felt that participating as a mentor was probably the best service I could provide for other budding writers and have been 'hooked' on the F2K mentoring ever since.

I have learned so much from my time as a mentor (as well as a student in F2K myself) that I would happily recommend it to anyone who is seeking:

* well structured
* well supported
* well organised and
* valid, fair, reliable and consistent lessons in writing.

My next course will be the 400 series in fiction writing, starting in June. At the same time I'm studying two professional development courses in teaching and learning online and thoroughly 'pumped' about those. Maybe I'm just your 'professional student' - loves learning for the sake of learning. But I tell you my experiences with WVU have been great. "

Cazza

"Well, I signed up for the lifetime membership, and I'm probably older than 95% of the members so my lifetime isn't going to be nearly as long as yours, and I still think it's worth the money if you have it.

I've been around WVU for almost two years now. I've sampled a lot of classes, finished quite a few, and have written 50 short stories in the past two years. I've placed in several fiction contests, and had one story printed in a national magazine (unpaid; it was a Honorable Mention in a contest). I might sell more if I could get up the energy to submit them someplace. Nonetheless, there is no way I'd have done what I've done without WVU.

The stories I've written are GOOD stories, too, even if I could be accused of bragging shamelessly. I've been writing all my life, since age 6, and I've still got a lot to learn. But I've blasted right through the learning curve the past two years. The association with so many other wonderful writers, who are mostly bending over backwards to share their knowledge with me, is something I don't think you can't find anywhere else.

And more important, the HONEST feedback helps more than anyone can realize while they are still mopping up the blood from it. There are darned few places where people will honestly tell you what they think of your story. My friends and family always tells me my stories are wonderful (even if they haven't read them yet.) I belong to a local writers' group, too, who never point out one nitpick but just say, "Oh, that's wonderful, Betty. You're sure a good writer." Bullwhacky! You don't learn how to improve your writing that way.

In the past two years, I have also taken a couple of classes at other websites. Paid as much for one class as I have for a whole year's membership here. The teacher critique of my writing that I was supposed to get never happened, and the teacher even sent my lessons to someone else in her address book named Betty, and I never did get all six of the lessons.

I have times when I can't be so active because I have a couple of chronic illnesses that flare up and fog up my brain every once in awhile, but given inflation and the fact that I live on a fixed retirement income, I'm glad to pay up front so that ten years from now when I can no longer afford WVU, I won't have to.

Good luck to everyone."

Betty of the Consistents

"I have been with WVU for about a year and Lifetime Membership to me, is a super deal. It's like finding a soul mate :o) "GO FOR IT - SEIZE THE MOMENT!"

Happy writing!"

Merle

"Non threatening, friendly, great "we're all in this together doing something we like" feeling. Good links, communication, assignments offer many readings topics that we can follow up on if we wish. Love it, love it!"

"The free writing classes have been invaluable. This place has everything a writer needs."

"I like the fact that you are willing to help out writers. As a new writer, I have found this site friendly and everyone most helpful. I think that this site is a god send and think that all those who make it work should be applauded. I have told a lot of my friends about this site and how easy it is to use. Thanks to all!"

"It contained more actual information than the other sites. Everything was well written."

"It is very friendly and supportive."