My name is Jessica Budica and I have had a love a writing for as long as I can remember. I studied Creative Writing throughout college and into grad school where I realized I wanted to foster a love of writing in young, returning, and developing writers alike. Sometimes this means simply making them hate writing just a little less.  Too many students believe they are not good writers. Maybe this doesn't apply to you and you already enjoy writing and are confident in your skills. But for those of you who aren't comfortable yet, I hope together we can change that mindset. 

For many of you, somewhere along the way someone convinced you that you "aren't good at it" or that "it just wasn't your thing." Or you convinced yourself of one of these ideas. My goal is to help you realize that there is no such thing as a bad writer. Most likely, you just haven't learned the techniques yet that make for the most effective writing. And, like any other skill, you just need to spend a bit more time practicing those techniques. But no matter what you think about writing, YOU belong here and I am glad you are! 

Remember, there are course policies, but ultimately my job is to aid you through this course and your writing journey. I'm here to help and to guide you as you develop your writing techniques and explore new ideas. So, reach out! Don't wait until you feel overwhelmed. Let's make a plan to ensure you reach your goals and succeed in this course. And if you are overwhelmed, then definitely reach out so we can make a plan and together, get you back on track!