Barbra McCune, MD

“I knew I had a good story. Daphne’s encouragement and skilled editing brought my scattered memories tucked away in a desk drawer to a finely edited and polished manuscript.”

Karen Cole

“There are good teachers and there are excellent teachers.  And then there are master teachers.  Daphne Larkin is a master teacher.”

Frances Bradburn

“Take this class if you aspire to write for publication. Take this class if you long to write better. Take this class if you want to write well. Working with Daphne Larkin gifts you with these opportunities and much more.”

Michael Yates, PhD

“Daphne Larkin’s memoir writing class is wonderful! She brings out the best in her students, and gives each generous, individual attention on their drafts for class — whether they’re writing for the grandchildren, or to exorcise old demons, or hoping to get published. I don’t think I’ve ever had a teacher who cared more for their students’ success.”

Molly Devane

“Not only did Daphne help me find my voice, but she helped me find a central theme to a number of my essays in varying states of done-ness. She guided me to uncover the thread that tied them all together and stitch it into a coherent story. ‘You know you have a book here, right?’ she asked me. I hadn’t known. I do now, thanks to Daphne.”

Wendy Gill

 “I’ve had the pleasure of taking Daphne’s memoir writing classes at the Transylvania County Library, where she shares valuable tools to help shape her students’ stories and brings an infectious enthusiasm that makes discussions lively and inspiring. Daphne combines a gift for teaching the craft with the thoughtful precision of an experienced editor.”  

Brandon Cook

“I took Daphne’s memoir class with high expectations, based on its reputation. My expectations were still too low. The instruction is direct, pragmatic, and actionable, and the course is a good bit of fun, notwithstanding serious subject matter. I left it a much better writer and I unreservedly recommend this course to anyone looking to write at a high level.”

Sukhmani Gill, MD

“Daphne is an incredible writer and teacher. She gets you excited about telling your own story and kindly encourages you on ways to improve your writing. I enjoyed her memoir writing class so much!” 

Richard Mills

“I’ve been privileged to participate in Daphne’s memoir writing class and her writing workshop during which she provided us with structural fundamentals, edits, and suggestions to improve our essays. The constructive feedback of class members who read our work was a wonderful bonus.”

Margaret Brown, PhD

“Daphne Larkin strikes a balance between encouragement and constructive feedback. She knows how to edit! Take her class if you are ready to grow as a writer and make your writing the best that it can be. “

Rowena Williams

“Daphne helped me navigate this bizarre journey I’m on and get it down on paper. She also gave me the courage to dig deep and get my emotions on paper, initially a gut-wrenching experience, but finally a freeing one.” 

Paula Hartman-Stein, PhD

“I worked for decades in academia and as a correspondent for a national trade paper, but had no experience with memoir writing before I took Daphne’s class. Her skills as a detailed, creative editor helped shape my journalistic style into a voice that engaged the reader on an emotional level. She encouraged me to describe in a stirring, yet grounded way, my spiritual experience of after death communication.”

Robert Martin

“Thank you, Daphne. It was a fun class and developed like a great story with character and scene.”