Mexico Retreat 2025

Join me in the beautiful town of Teoltitlan del Valle, outside of Oaxaca, for a weeklong writing retreat Jan. 2-8, 2025. Click above for more info. If you are interested, send me an email.

Spain & Italy

In the fall of 2025, Helena Hill and I will lead a weeklong workshop in the south of Spain, and in fall 2026 we’ll return to Tuscany for another fabulous week of writing and water coloring. Click above for more information!

publishing

Weeping Willow Books, my publishing company, has published a number of select titles. Our latest book is “Are There Hot Dogs in Heaven?” by Kathleen A. Barry, a lovely children’s book about loss. Visit the website to find out more.

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Client testimonials

I have been writing with Marcia for the better part of a decade and owe most of my publishing successes to her. Her techniques have helped me tackle deeply personal stories. I appreciate the comfortable environment she offers as well as her willingness to be honest with me. She has encouraged and championed my stories while also challenging me and letting me know in the gentlest way when I need to make a course correction. I highly recommend Marcia.
— Lisa Snider
Marcia’s memoir workshop provides a safe haven to confront painful memories. Her editing suggestions and reflection questions enhance my writing without changing my style. With Marcia’s warm nature and artful guidance, I have blossomed on and off the page. I am incredibly grateful I stumbled upon her website when I did.
— Louise Sawyer
From her warmth and character as a teacher to the rich bed of materials she exposes us to weekly, Marcia’s guidance is truly indispensable. During the two years I’ve worked with Marcia, with the help of her expert classes and her editorial suggestions, work that started out as chapters evolved into stand-alone essays taken for publication.
— Tania Pryputniewicz