“Andre was BEYOND incredible. This man is such a generous teacher. He gave us so much time, wisdom, feedback, and inspiration. He is seriously the VERY BEST workshop leader I've ever encountered.”
– Workshop Participant

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“Beyond expectations. Andre brings expertise, compassion, vulnerability, humor, and respect. He is able to bring the group together so that we all feel supported. His feedback and guidance is invaluable.”
– Writing Student

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“Completely amazing and uplifting experience. He was a gracious and generous and kind instructor who ran an uplifting and constructive workshop.”
– Conference Attendee

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“Andre was a wonderful leader. He shared so much knowledge with us, I feel like I grew as a writer and a reader during my week at the conference.”
– Creative Writing Student

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“Andre is amazingly generous as a teacher; he offered so much guidance about craft, literature in general, structure.”
– Fiction Writer

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“Mr. Dubus gave me something I never had — the toolbox to be the best novelist I can be and I’m grateful and humbled. He’s the best!”
– Aspiring Novelist

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“One of the best writing workshops I've ever attended. Andre created an inspiring, collaborative workshop. Unstuck in my novel and on a roll now!”
– Emerging Writer

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“Andre is a 12 out of 10 – such a good clear compassionate teacher. Combo of mini lectures, writing, discussion, book suggestions, just right. His reputation as the strongest teacher at WIP… I get it now.”
– Workshop Participant

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“One of the best workshop leaders I've had, and I could give you a Who's Who list of writers I've worked with. Such energy and so on point with his critique.”
– Experienced Writer

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“Andre is particularly generous and allows for questions that challenge.”
– Seminar Participant

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“My workshop with Andre was a highlight of my life. He created such a safe space for each participant to feel his/her work was valued.”
– Writing Retreat Participant

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“Dubus knows what he's talking about, and was a great leader regarding critique and teaching. I couldn't be happier with how my workshop went.”
– Creative Writing Student

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“There’s not a more caring, congruent and sharing workshop leader than Andre!”
– Conference Attendee

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“It was one of the great joys of my life to work with Andre. I left his workshop feeling encouraged, inspired, and recharged for my project. Each class was full of wonderful writing exercises that I plan to utilize one day in my teaching career. Andre's stories and quotes, humor and presence, gave us more than we could have ever asked for.”
– Returning Participant

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“This was an incredible workshop. I went in as a non-writer who hosts a writing conference and came out remembering how much I wanted to be a writer. Andre was inspiring and authentic.”
– First-Time Attendee

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“Thank you for the opportunity to say thank you for having Andre Dubus come back this year… I attended his workshop this year and last year, and both were excellent. He is a gifted teacher who brings new passion and energy to the craft of writing.”
– Returning Conference Writer

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“Mr. Dubus not only shared valuable strategies for finding and developing ideas through sensory detail, but he also cultivated an atmosphere of camaraderie… His expertise, demeanor, and encouragement made the morning a time well spent.”
– Workshop Participant

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“This workshop was excellent. Andre is a gifted teacher, as well as a writer. The time in his class flew by. He helped me understand some important concepts about writing.”
– Writing Student

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“I also attended André Dubus' workshop, which was really fantastic… I was exposed to approaches, resources, and tools that made it a very inspiring experience.”
– Conference Attendee

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“Great presentation; fantastic presenter!”
– Seminar Attendee

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“This was fantastic in every way. Please bring Andre Dubus III back again next year. His writing guidance was outstanding and practical. I am already using some of what I learned with my own adult students.”
– Writing Educator