TESTIMONIALS
This book would still be a Word document saved somewhere on my laptop, if it wasn't for Jan Moran Neil spotting potential in the earlier drafts.
Life Writing - June 2025
Another thought-provoking session. Jan's classes always get my mind whirring.
Thank you Jan for the help and support. I have picked up many good points.
Great day for releasing my thoughts.
Thanks for a really super day Jan - It was tremendously helpful and I'm determined to finish my memoir - sure I will need to see you again at some point.
Monday was an excellent day for me.
'Get That Book' course - April 2025
Thank you for a really stimulating session - now on to my novel.
An interesting session. Thank you very much. I look forward to attending more sessions.
Thank you for today. It's been a fab experience.Claire
Thank you, it has been interesting and helped me to move forward from embryo to foetus in my writing!
It's so lovely when writers come together and talk about writing.
Thank you for an interesting and worthwhile class.
Thank you for the wonderfully insightful day on Saturday. It was really useful for me and to have the ideas to develop a framework and guidelines for developing characters and plots. I have picked up tools I can use to develop some next steps.
I liked the way the
session was constructed and the interactions you encouraged between people. I really enjoyed the whole day and the whole course. I feel I
have something to take my vague ideas usefully further.
Many thanks for remembering about interest in Flashbacks, and for the attachment. We will read it with interest and try the ideas out. We very much enjoyed
the stimulating session on Saturday and we are both fired up to put the techniques we learned into practice!
Thank you so much for the weekend. It was a real pleasure to meet such an accomplished write, and to meet a group of like-minded individuals. I am
inspired to put pen to paper.
Humour Webinar for Writing Magazine - April 2025
Thank you for your enjoyable and informative online course on writing humour that you ran last Wednesday evening.
Yout A-Z of raising smiles is a comprehensive insight. For sure I will draw on it in my efforts to write short stories and poems.
Your recent 'Raise a Smile' talk focused my attention on everyday humour around us, thank you!
Poetry with a Pen and a Passion Webinar for Writing Magazine - November 2024
Many thanks to you for the helpful and enjoyable webinar.
Poetry Workshop - 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed our time together today and learnt so much.
Beaconsfield Adult Learning - September - December 2023
I have loved this course - I wanted to experiment with creative writing. This course has taken me out of my comfort zone, but that has been good.
I was inspired by a friend to do creative writing, but didn't know where to start. This course and Jan's teaching have been inspirational.
I have appreciated the little hooks to hang things off that Jan has given, so helpful.
The feedback I have received has been helpful and constructive.
I am learning the rules around writing, this has been very helpful.
The homework assignments have given me inspiration.
Chalfont St Giles and Jordans Arts Festival - May 2022 - Memoirs Workshop
Thank you for joining us at the Chalfont St Giles and Jordans Literary Festival 2022! Your writing class on "Writing Memoirs" was very well received indeed.
I spoke to several people who enjoyed the class immensely. Some said they had learnt so much or had even been reminded of things long forgotten.
Others said they appreciated a "different" approach to the subject.
Thanks, Jan and I echo Kathleeen's words as well.
Thank you for a very interesting session, Jan. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot!
I would like to thank you for a splendid workshop. I have to admit I felt more than a little overwhelmed by all the well-educated and beautifully spoken participants, but with your excellent skills as a seasoned writer and facilitator my fears quickly melted away.
Meanwhile, I soldier on in my writing with increased confidence, thanks to you.
I very tentatively submitted my first draft to Jan Moran Neil who not only offered me valuable feedback but, more importantly, inspired me.
Without her belief in my writing ability, I'm not sure this book would have been born.
When we lost our son Will I began working on my collection of poetry
I first met Jan at one of her screen writing courses and instantly knew I'd met someone special. I have since taken a number of her Creative Ink for Writers courses.
It was whilst attending her lessons that I planned out and completed the first draft of my children's novel
If your writing needs a little boost, I can't recommend one of Jan's courses highly enough. Great like-minded company, talking about our own manuscripts, brilliant tuition, good coffee, lovely surroundings, plenty of feedback on your own writing -with free critiques from Jan included in your course fee and not forgetting an inspirational teacher who really knows her stuff.
My novel
Jan is a rare teacher whose love and knowledge of the written word always amazes. She has a knack for 'showing and telling' the complex art of writing. I have been attending her Creative Ink classes for more than two years, and every class always brings me a new perspective. Jan's expertise and advice has undoubtedly helped me in achieving the positive publishing interest in my work at the last St. Albans writing conference.
I found Jan's classes great for building my confidence.
Jan Moran Neil greatly contributed to the play's success.
Your comments and suggestions were invaluable. This certainly wouldn't have been the same book without your help.
Jan's dedication to would-be writers cannot be appreciated unless you sit in on her classes.
Jan has put me forward for writing commissions. I can always count on her for encouragement and inspiration.
In a lifetime of teaching and being taught, I would rate Janet Moran Neil among the top handful of teachers I have met. This being for enthusiasm, thoroughness of preparation and marking, subject knowledge, vivacity and class empathy.
Jan's voice coaching gave me much more than I hoped for. Developing awareness of the linkage between breathing and the quality of my voice projection has produced lasting benefits.
Overall I have gained confidence and influence as a professional trainer.
Today I have been for an interview with SAGA for a retirement job and had to give a ten minute presentation. I got the job and without your encouragement would probably never have applied.
I learnt more from Jan as a teacher and director in six weeks than I did in 8 years in the business.
The work of our fiction and non-fiction writers is currently being published in local and regional magazines.
Cruising Writers
It was if you opened a door and light streamed in. Thank you.
I am going to return home after this voyage of creativity and discovery a completely different person. Thank you for igniting the fire!