Testimonials

Testimonials:

“Tricia Collins is a talented writer, a gifted performer on both stage and screen and one of the kindest and most intuitive people with whom I’ve had the pleasure to work. I can’t imagine a better teacher who is both passionate about the art & craft of writing and keenly attuned to the need for all voices to be heard.”

- Ernie Barbarash, Writer, Director and Producer (Holiday in the Wild, Pound of Flesh, American Psycho)

“Tricia Collins can’t make you a writer.  No one can do that.  But she can make you a better writer. If you have something to say, Tricia’s passion for story and her commitment to the truth of that story will help you tell it the best way you can.”

- Chuck Lazer, Screenwriter and Producer (When Calls the Heart, Zixx Level 3, Avonlea)

“Last year (2019) I was lucky enough to be chosen to be a part of an 8 week writing workshop with Tricia Collins.  Tricia is a lovely teacher and a genuine soul.  She is wise and kind.  Her workshop was detailed, informative and created hearty discussions around the table of our diverse "crew".  Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned scribe, you will learn something from Tricia.  For me, she helped enormously in getting to the heart of the piece I was creating by really breaking it down and thinking about tone and content in a way I hadn't thought of before.  I am developing a challenging project because of Tricia and I thank her dearly for it.”  

- Peri Allan, Actor, Writer and past student

“It was an absolute pleasure being in Tricia's writing course! The experience was very well-rounded, with wonderful exploratory assignments and in-depth online conversations. The in-class sessions were amazing.  Tricia has an innate ability to create a supportive learning environment. I felt free to explore diverse ideas and opinions, which allowed me to make connections that I would have otherwise missed.  Through sharing her own experience, she presented interesting concepts and useful techniques that allowed me to appreciate and understand writing in a different way.”

- Cherlandra Estrada, Actor and past student  

“Tricia brings equal parts insight and irreverence to her teaching- learn the rules, then learn to break them. Tricia's workshop had me re-evaluate my writing process; I left with a stronger foundational understanding of character, story, and structure, across multiple mediums, which has had an incredible impact on my confidence in the work. I'm constantly pulling out my notes from class.”

- Stephanie Iszak, Actor and past student