What People Are Saying
"My memoir, 'When Rabbits Cry' is the project dearest to my heart. I believe it now honours my mother and tells her story. With all that you taught me about memoir, and Sylvia’s help as an editor, it is half as long and says twice as much."
— Elaine B.
"Regan has awoken the writer's beast. I thank her for her non-judgmental class where open, compassionate and frank discussions could be had. I am beyond grateful."
— Anonymous, Langara College, July 2015
"I am pleasantly surprised by your course, it certainly called me to do it but I really didn't think it would be so wonderful! Amazing atmosphere, people and writing coach! I really deeply appreciate your incredible energy, organizational skills and ability to truly lead and guide us on these writing journeys. Today I was thinking how fortunate I am for having found such an amazing, inspiring, uplifting and nurturing mentor. Thank you so much for allowing me to participate in your course. It's done wonders for my writing and my motivation to write and it's only been two weeks! I can't wait to see what the rest of the time brings. Thank you for creating such a safe space to explore the depths of our minds and hearts."
— Patricia M.
"What a pleasure for me to have met Regan and taken her writing class. I have been yearning to write better for a long time. With the encouragement of Regan and the class she put together, I was liberated to write freely in class. I have never felt so free about my writing before. I would recommend her class to anyone who has a sparkle of desire to write for themselves."
— Peter C.
"Regan's classes are perfect for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing, get back into the craft after a dry spell, or take their practice deeper. The atmosphere is respectful and encouraging; Regan is a knowledgeable, nurturing, and inspiring teacher. I recommend her classes not only to writers but to anyone who wants to learn more about themselves through the medium of writing."
— Tegan B.
"Regan was extremely encouraging and positive in her approach and managed to take the fear out of trying ourselves out in front of others. She welded our group together in trust and liberated our creativity. It was a very stimulating class."
— Anonymous, Langara College, December 2012
"Regan is a wonder teacher, she is sensitive, smart and creative. It was a blessing to be in her course."
— Anonymous, Langara College, March 2013
"Regan's class "Writing from Scratch" was a very memorable experience for me. I am a person who is fearful and insecure about my writing abilities, somebody who finds excuses for not making time. Regan made me feel confident about sharing my words and inspired to continue doing what I love. Regan is an absolutely wonderful person and I hope to continue taking classes with her in the future."
— Carli H.
"Regan is a gifted, and natural teacher. She provides a wonderfully supportive and safe place to write. My writing skills improved dramatically with her helpful exercises, and gentle prompting. The feedback and support of the other students was lovely, and it was a real pleasure to be able to share our writing with each other. I have been fortunate to attend two of Regan's classes. She helped me to find my voice, and to be able to write through a tragic family event. I am so grateful."
— Louise
“Writing with Regan has been an intimate, liberating and soul searching experience. Regan's classes have a unique way of inspiring the hidden writer within me, and silencing the inner critic that had muted my creative voice. From her first class "Writing Your Way In" both the aspiring and seasoned writer are given tools in which to manifest thoughts and feelings that are buried deep in the imprints of ones life experiences. The Memoirs class "Stirring the Embers, Fanning the Flames, Writing from Memoir, helped me to willingly go deeper into life stories that have long been shelved or forgotten, and were given freshness, new life and a place to live on paper. If there are any courses people consider taking this year it has to be these ones offered by Regan in a peaceful, loving, warm and creative environment. Regan's passion and creative integrity for writing are contagious and inspiring. In anticipation of future creative writing adventures which only her classes can offer any level of writer, I will be recommending these courses to close family and friends. Thank you Regan for sharing your home and heart with us all.”
— Esther B.
"Regan's instruction has been superlative. Writing from Scratch was an incredible experience for me and I'm so grateful to have been guided by such a warm & knowledgeable mentor."
— Anonymous, Langara College, July 2015
"This course exceeded my expectations. Regan is extremely inspiring - her handouts and supplementary material were excellent - and way generous. I have already suggested to others to take it. Regan - a superb job. Thank you!"
— Anonymous, Langara College, June 2017
"What a professional. What an awesome woman, instructor, soul. Regan gives all of herself to her classes, provides tons of resources, creates a warm, trusting, safe, open, motivating, inspiring, respectful environment and space to write in. I grew very much with her and feel the openness of her class allowed me to leap out as much as I wanted to safely. Great, great, great work but most of all great beautiful inspired woman. Thanks so much. Outstanding class Regan!"
— Anonymous, Langara College
“Nine years ago traveling in the rain with Rose Dudley from Lions Bay to Vancouver to sit in Regan’s magnificent writing salon around her large table and share words and memories with the many tools she had prepared for our journeys.”
— Natalie Drache, 2021
“I also remember those lovely sessions with Regan nine years ago - Natalie you forgot the smell of fresh baking that greeted us at the door - and it was she who inspired me to write my first Memoir. ‘Anyone has the ability to write,’ she instilled in us, and she was right! Recalling her words of encouragement, my second Memoir has been written during the pandemic and is close to being available on Amazon.”
— Rose Dudley, 2021
“I have taken a number of writing classes with Regan over the years. She has an uncanny ability in being able to guide and unlock what is deep within. Her gentle guidance and prompting has been a Godsend in the world of getting out what is deep within. For years I have had stories percolating and running around my head; yet until I started her classes, that is where they remained! As the prolific author and poet Maya Angelou quoted “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Taking any of Regan’s writing classes is assured to get YOU to put your untold story on paper.”
— Beverly H.
"I have only taken one other creative writing course in the past, but this one has been so impressive and motivating with Regan. She is truly a heart felt writer and teacher. I wish it wasn't over. I love that she simply encourages us to write and to love every word of it. She is amazing."
— Anonymous, Langara College, December 2018
Loved it! Both my writing and confidence in it improved exponentially."
— Anonymous, Langara College