"I’m so grateful to Briana for her work as a creative writing mentor. Her input has moved me toward a clearer vision of what I am trying to do in my writing. It was so helpful to have the viewpoint of someone who has so much editorial experience, so different from the responses of other writers. Also I was overall just impressed by the beauty of her spirit, the way she is always positive and yet can combine that positivity with astute criticism. I find that combination to actually be rare."

"Briana had a very fine line to walk, given different levels of experience with writing, a variety of comfort levels with weighty material, and contrasting communication styles that ranged from indirect to very direct. She navigated this with grace and kept us focused on moving our work forward—each and every one of us."

"I'm astonished at how much actionable feedback I received in such a short time. I have specific next steps for my book draft. The book as a whole look so much more manageable and achievable than it did. Feedback from people I didn't know before proved inspiring, empowering, sensible, and positive/safe. Briana was extremely helpful, open, respectful to the work and to my ideas. I wouldn't change anything."

"I met Briana at just the right time. She was my mentor for the Spring '23 Cohort of Pocket MFA. At that time, I had four years' worth of writing, a vague vision of what to do with it, and the need for direct guidance. Briana brings a spirit of generosity and possibility to her work as a mentor and editor. while Briana positions herself as your biggest fan, she doesn't shy away from direct feedback highlighting what's missing or needed to make my writing stronger. By the end of the program, I had new clarity, enthusiasm, and confidence—I attribute that largely to Briana. I look forward to working with her in the future."