Creative Writing Workshop
WoodGreen Community Services, Toronto
Creative Writing workshop at WoodGreen Community Services, Toronto (2018)
On behalf of the Community Connections Program of WoodGreen Community Services, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Author Sam Mukherjee, for such an amazing creative writing workshop that he taught at our agency, on Thursday, July 12 th , 2018, to a group of our adult newcomer students. Time flies! Almost 15 days have gone by since Sam delivered the workshop for us; yet, the memory still stays with me so vividly. For sure, his teaching has left a deep impression on me.
What I really liked about Sam's teaching is, first of all, his incredible ability to connect with the students (with his unassuming smile, gentle demeanor & sharing of his own personal stories (with real examples & anecdotes) as a writer); secondly, the way he conducted the workshop, especially how he was able to tailor his workshop contents so seamlessly to his students' individual writing needs, by asking everyone what their writing goals are & the specific challenges they are facing. By addressing these issues one-by-one (such as creativity block & noisy environment), then providing practical tips & sound advices on how to handle them, Sam's teaching was very engaging, interesting, and directly relevant to his students' personal experiences in writing. It wasn't based on empty theory, but rather as a real communication & heart-to-heart dialogue between students & teacher. Every word he said & every advice he gave was like gold - simply priceless!
It is my pleasure to provide this appreciation letter to Sam, for his wonderful & inspirational teaching! We have no hesitation recommending him to any organization as a guest speaker for future creative writing workshops.
TERESA TAO
(Community Connections, Group Activities Coordinator - WoodGreenCommunity Services, Toronto)
I attended one of Sam's workshops, Effective Communication through Writing. I did not know what to expect and to my surprise, I was totally engaged. Sam is very clear and simple. He inspired me and I am so happy I attended his workshop. It has given me enough confidence to push my writing and removing the limits.
GABRIELA HERNANDEZ
(IT Consultant)