Workshops and Consulting

Photo: Susannah leading a staff development workshop at Open Connections in Newtown Square, PA. 















Susannah Sheffer offers:

• Workshops for teachers and other adults who work with young writers
• Individual sessions with young writers, with a particular focus on finding and creating one’s own story (particularly helpful for young people who have past experiences that they want to understand more deeply) and overcoming or working through writing fears and blocks
• Editing, feedback, and help for writers of any age (see particular focus, above)

Comments from workshop participants and individual students:

• I appreciated how much energy and effort you had clearly put into planning for the workshop, and the accepting and non-judgmental atmosphere you provided.
• Susannah covered a ton of approaches, ideas, and challenges in a well-organized, understandable format. She is an excellent speaker and obviously has a passion for what she does.
• I appreciate how inspired I feel after listening to Susannah speak. Writing suddenly does not feel so daunting.
• I would recommend Susannah highly.  She is very tuned in to each child.  I was surprised how, in a very short time, she knew my sons; their strengths, needs, and vulnerabilities. Susannah creates a safe, supportive environment for children to develop as writers. She truly has a gift that borders on magical.
• Your critiquing is one of the top ten best things that has happened for my writing.

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