Workshops & Webinars
Looking for practical tools and inspiration? I offer webinars as well as in-person classes. Upcoming events will be listed here.
But fair warning: I sneak in ideas with broader potential to touch your spirit and improve your life.
What students have said:
Joni’s instructional style is clear, welcoming, and well-paced. The material in her webinar was insightful and easy to apply immediately to my work-in-progress; I am eagerly awaiting her next class!
— Author Ann Haywood Leal
Kudos to Joni for being such an inspirational teacher of writing!
Author and journalist Joan Axelrod Contrada
Joni provided a comfortable atmosphere, has command of the subject matter and encouraged participation.
— Daniel T., Whatcom Community College course student, 2022
Joni’s refreshing take on archetypes and how they can evolve has given me a new framework for re-examining my characters, and tools for making them more vivid. Her handouts are clear and explanations thorough. I only wish there were more time to dig deeper.
— Author Brenda Winter Hansen
“Very informative course and fun, friendly instructor. I enjoyed myself very much.”
—Jamie E., Whatcom Community College course, 2022
“Joni has an easy, natural way of teaching that I really appreciated.”
“Great class! A fresh approach to old problems. Great critique ideas and a ton of inspiration.”
“Joni is a knowledgeable, approachable & engaging instructor. The class was great!”
“The best class I’ve taken from Hugo House. I would definitely take another class with Joni.”
Hugo House course students, 2010-2011