Jennifer is a writer, painter, actress, and teacher.

With over 25 years of experience creating safe, creative spaces for students to connect with their authenticity, voice, and truth, she teaches memoir writing, yoga, and mindfulness, helping to cultivate healing and joy through structure, craft, and practice.

Her one-woman show, Love Lessons from Abu Ghraib, was produced by Amnesty International. Jennifer has published essays and short stories and writes a monthly newsletter on the art of memoir and mindfulness. She teaches at the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Maine Media, and leads retreats to Mexico. 

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On Writing Memoir: Sample Syllabus Here's a sample of what you can expect week to week in a memoir writing class.  WEEK 1: The Art… ...
What books on writing do I recommend? First, read. Then read more, especially in the genre you want to write. Whether it’s memoir, micro-memoir, or personal essays,… ...