“I am a better, more confident writer thanks to Jillian's coaching and mentoring. I began our work together with an idea for a novel and a rough, incomplete draft of two scenes. Jillian created space and trust for us to work together. She provided valuable feedback and suggestions, pointed me toward useful resources, and talked me through ideas. When we finished I had 40,000 words, character profiles, and an outline for the novel. Most important was my shift from a lifelong reader who wrote as a hobby to a writer who is dedicated and disciplined about her project and committed to bringing it into the world. The experience was so transformational that I am signing on for another series with Jillian.”

— Kathryn Wilder, mentored by Jillian Cantor, and edited by Elizabeth L. Silver

“I've been working with Onward for over a year now and it has been an invaluable experience. I have had two separate mentors, both of which have been fantastic, and have not only guided me through the novel writing process but have provided thoughtful feedback regarding my work and the art of fiction writing in general. The writer I was when I first started this process and the writer I am now are two completely different people. If you take the program seriously and listen to your mentor, this is like taking a private MFA course. I can't recommend it enough. “

—Jeanne Michele Mariani, mentored by both Mark Sarvas and Julia Phillips

“Claire is an amazing writing mentor. She is incredibly insightful, and just seems to know exactly what my story needs. I have renewed excitement after every session with her.”

—Shanna Zareski, mentored by Claire Bidwell Smith

"I had a mess of a manuscript before working with Mark [Pryor]. I now have a novel."

Jon Wolfson, mentored by Mark Pryor