“The Courage to Complete was incredibly valuable. The workshop well-conceived and thoughtful, I got intimately acquainted with my inner critic and the messaging that's getting in the way of my ability to work. That was major!”

“Your workshop was meaty, juicy, inspiring, the content excellent. You really both gave us the benefit of your considerable experience, enthusiasm, dedication.”

“It was invaluable to learn from Ann and Laura’s personal stories about how much sacrifice and dedication it takes to pursue one’s dream. I loved the interplay of these two marvelous teachers.”

“Inspiring and informative!

“I valued Laura and Ann’s raw authenticity. Both gave real, honest, descriptive answers to the questions about their life journeys. These were the real words that I needed to hear. Listening to Laura and Ann was the refreshing alignment I needed to help me continue my own creative journey. Very affirming and powerful.”

“I realized that I am definitely going to complete my project!”

“The dialogue with my critic was just what I needed. I hadn't realized that my inner critic could actually be helpful.”

“The workshop reinforced my understanding that success is a measurement of what we have to give up to achieve it.”

“Listening to the Laura and Ann tell their stories was enormously inspiring especially since their life experiences have been so different. The contrast between their paths was most instructive. I learned that universe does step in to support our dreams, but much personal effort goes into seeding the grounds of success. My major takeaway from the day is inspiration.”

"Ann Randolph is a multi-tiered invitation and adventure in interiority, grief, healing; and her teaching touches a part of my heart that brings me to my knees…laughing, sometimes crying. Ann is a master teacher."

"I value every second of every moment I have spent in Ann’s workshops. She has brought inspiration and light into my world as an artist I didn’t know existed. For that I will be forever grateful. Without her I wouldn’t have written my play, it wouldn’t have been produced at two highly regarded theaters in LA, nor would I have had a dreamlike run at an Off-Broadway house in New York, and I wouldn’t be in talks with a “very big” MAJOR publishing house and a notable Literary Agent about any of this - if it hadn’t been for her - her talent, genius and generous guidance."

“My week in Ann Randolph’s workshop was simply incredible. She is an exquisite teacher. Skilled, compassionate, funny, inspirational. So talented! So creative! Perfection in an instructor. We had the joy of watching her perform her hilarious new show, Inappropriate In All the Right Ways, one evening at Hollyhock. What a gift! She is a wickedly funny comedienne who was able to drop in and bring a depth and humanity to her characters which was deeply moving. My work took on a new depth and I began to feel that I might be able to actually write this play. I can say with a full heart that her workshop changed my life.”

"To work with a master of her craft is rare, for she has wisdom and patience, humor and honor, irreverence and fearlessness all in her toolkit; Ann Randolph keeps company with the Muse, in cornerside joints as well as pristine beaches; her Inspirational Artistry - whether she is performing or inviting the artist in you to com out and play - is an alchemical experience. She employs a grounded yet fluid, seasoned skill set to help you soar."

“I wanted to experience ‘going for it’ as a writer. I’ve been wanting to dive back into writing for years. If I could show you how many New Year’s Resolutions include ‘take a writing class’ I suspect you would laugh. The opportunity to delve deep within and access raw personal truth that I experienced in Laura’s workshop was priceless.”

"When I began working with Laura Davis, I'd carried hundreds of stories around in my head for five and a half decades. Laura helped me breathe life into the words that had waited so long to hear their voices spoken aloud. Her steady guidance and open-hearted engagement with the writer in me was the form of nourishment I needed to begin my long journey as a writer. I am so grateful to Laura for the gift she is."

“I've watched Laura reach many different writers at their levels—offering just the right comment to help each writer discover something deeper about his or her process. Laura also offers so much of herself to her students—her life experiences, humor, writing practice, and expertise in the world of publishing. Having access to such a professional mentor is not an opportunity to be missed!”

“Laura Davis has revolutionized my relationship to writing. Her prompts lead the way into my soul.”