Clients and Comments

Librarians, teachers, program directors and participants recommend Cynthia Gallaher's creative writing workshops Various student comments on Journal Writing Online, offered through University of Illinois at Chicago Writers' Series: "...exceeded my expectations. I learned more than I ever imagined...the class was flawless...this was a wonderful and mind-opening class...Cynthia is extremely knowledgeable about the process and her comments were insightful...I would take another course with Cynthia...I highly recommend."   "A few words about the poetry workshop with Cynthia Gallaher: Stimulating, fun, mind-stretching, challenging, surprising! The workshop inspired all who attended to go forth and express themselves." --Jane Reens, Librarian, Eckhart Park Branch of the Chicago Public Library "Cynthia put us at ease, brought out creativity and gave us a very enjoyable learning experience...the material was very focused and the pace was excellent...great instructor...excellent, inspiring teacher." --Participants' comments, Redbird Writing Studios, Milwaukee "Ever since the workshops, I have noticed individual participants sitting in our library and writing in their notebooks.Your reflective exercises and encouragement are valuable motivators for them to continue to write on their own." --Rita Hoffman, Children's Services, Sulzer Regional Branch of the Chicago Public Library "I can't thank you enough for your dedicated and thoughtful work for our Rosemary Sazonoff Creative Writing Contest. You were a delight from beginning to end and I consider you a real find." --Sally Brickman, Adult Services, Deerfield Public Library "Cynthia Gallaher made word pictures come alive for the children. Her ease with the students and ability to draw out even the shiest boys and girls spoke loudly of her expertise." --Grace Kelly, Principal, St. Mark Catholic Grade School, Peoria "Every single one of the workshop participants expressed appreciation for your leadership.Thanks so much for your guidance." --Deborah Preiser, Program Director, Oak Park Public Library "The performance of 'Words on Fire' and the subsequent panel discussion 'Bringing Poetry from the Page to the Stage' were a fabulous success.This excellent discussion was successful in great part due to your expert facilitation of the event.Thanks for your contribution to this fabulous day!" --Jessica Thebus, Director Arts Exchange, Steppenwolf Theater Company "A compelling storyteller and performer! Gallaher's fluid, fluent technique never misses a beat. People, streets and interactions are right there in front of us--vivid and backlit with humor and sympathy." --Kate Sontag, English Professor, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh "Thank you once again for the wonderful creative writing workshop. We received many compliments from the participants and one person even wrote our library director about the great time she had! The event was special for all of us." --Carolyn Paprocki, Librarian, Bensenville Community Public Library "We certainly enjoyed the workshop. (As a result) we are starting two writers' groups, one for adults and one for teens. We will keep you in mind for another workshop." --Jackie Gotz, Library Director, East Troy Lions Public Library "It was a pleasure to work with you and have you participate in yet another poetry event. I have always enjoyed your presentations and you have never let me down. I thoroughly enjoyed the workshops you presented at Trinity High School." -- Michael Leonard, Poetry Now Committee Chair, Dominican University, River Forest, Ill.

The Illinois Alliance Library System recommends Cynthia Gallaher's creative writing workshops Partial workshop client list Public Libraries: Chicago, Peoria, Galesburg, Northbrook, Elgin, Wilmette, Oak Park, Deerfield, Downers Grove, Bensenville, Oak Lawn, Itasca, Riverside, Des Plaines, Skokie, Dundee, Geneva, Lake Zurich, West Chicago, East Troy, Wis., Franklin Park, Forest Park, Sycamore, Rockford Schools: University of Illinois at Chicago Writers Series; DePaul University, Chicago; Columbia College Chicago; Eureka College, Eureka, Ill.; Trinity High School, River Forest; Saginaw, Mich. School District; Milwaukee School District; Crete/Monee High School; Osha Mosque and Girls' High School, Bridgeview; St. Mark's Catholic Elementary School, Peoria; Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School, Evergreen Park; Great Lakes Writers Festival, Alverno College, Milwaukee; Theodore Roethke Poetry Festival, Delta College, University Center, Mich.; Walt Disney Magnet School, Chicago; Downers Grove School District; Township Continuing Education--Deerfield Centers: Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, Texas; The Heartland Spa, Gilman, Ill., Redbird Writing Studios, Milwaukee; Woodland Pattern Book Center, Milwaukee; Rockford Art Museum, Rockford; Cook County Jail, Women & Children First Bookstore, Christopher House, River Oak Arts, North Shore Senior Center