Sam has a special power to get the best out of all of us. The most valuable thing I received from this program is finding a voice (not ready to say my voice), as well as getting feedback from the group and feeling comfortable to share my work. I now understand I need some structure for my writing. I like the group setting and think it is good for me going forward. I need a combo of sharing, agenda free writing and working the craft. I also have a new definition of routine and discipline and I have complete permission to write the stories that need to be written without worrying how they connect.