Magic happens here, that's the thing. We explore the politics of desire in the most amazing ways. Jen's workshops are good nourishment for the soul and creativity, as well as really empowering and FUN!!! Go toward the fun..... -- Cayenne

I would have never guessed that Declaring our Erotic would end with me performing my work at the National Queer Arts Festival. The great support has kept me writing and matured my writing. I'll be back. Thanks Jen! -- Nick

I feel that the confidence and affirmation we practiced in the fall '06 Declaring... workshop led mysteriously and indirectly to my stronger sense of self-worth, in asking more of my work life. The weekly refreshing immersion in the beauty of our own language, and the healthy, steady feedback from participants about my writing voice, is doubtless part of my faith in walking into a new job where I'll do much more editing, proofreading, and composition--and where they'll pay me much more handsomely to use the communication side of my brain. The chance to integrate erotica and language, out loud in community, every week, is such a human delight and relief--it can lead us to unexpected discoveries, both inside us and out there in the world. --LB

There is nothing better then being able to share your writing in a safe space; and the exercise that we were given to make you look at story telling and erotica in a different way. -- Melinda Adams, a past student

The Declaring Our Erotic writing workshop was absolutely fabulous! Not only did I come out of it with a wealth of words on the page (some of which I didn't know I had inside me) but I also increased confidence in my own writerly voice. Jen creates a warm and non-judgemental environment that encourages risk taking, sharing, and collaboration. The exercises that get the writing started are fun and provocative. Reading and hearing the results left me, each and every time, with a sense of wonder over both our uniqueness and our commonality. I'll definitely be back for more! - Amy

"I wrote more good pieces with Jen Cross through her writing workshops in 5 months than I have in five years on my own. Her workshops allowed me to tap into and develop my most private storylines that I doubt would have surfaced on my own." - anon.

Jen’s class Declaring Our Erotic has been a writing godsend for me. When I moved to San Francisco a few years ago, I decided that taking an erotic writing class was just the thing to do. Declaring Our Erotic was a perfect fit for what I wanted. I love that each week in class we write at least two pieces. This is so valuable for me as a writer with a busy schedule and the best laid plans to write more regularly. Additionally, Jen’s writing exercises always turn up such fun surprises. Imagine writing out the sex fantasy of someone completely opposite you. Or writing spontaneously after listening to a short selection on succulent food preparations. Or penning a love letter to an overlooked body part. All of her exercises stretch the writer in me beyond my own perceived limitations. This is invaluable. But the best part is the atmosphere in which we write. The feedback method is so supportive. We only say what we find strong, memorable, or likeable about each other’s written pieces. At first I was skeptical, because I have benefited from critical feedback in the past. Or at least I thought I have. I’m not so sure anymore. I walk away from Jen’s class every Tuesday night feeling excited by what I wrote, anxious to delve further into the subjects I uncovered, proud of myself as a writer and excited to come back the next week. I haven’t experienced the same level of enthusiasm in other venues. I even submitted for publication a short story that I wrote during one Declaring Our Erotic session. It’s getting published! Hooray! Hats off to you Jen for the hot and holy work you do. I can’t wait for class to start next month. -- Jeff Jacobson, Certified Life Coach and Coach-training Facilitator, and Solo Show Performer