Testimonials

“Taking a workshop with Diane was electrifying! Her passion for language and attention to detail brought out those same qualities in myself. She demonstrated how inspiration and creative generation can come from something as small as devotedly reading a single sentence, freeing us from the pressure of starting with a lofty idea to communicate. I left the class with the feeling that we had been a team, exploring language and creativity together. I'd highly recommend working with Diane if you are looking for a collaborative and inspiring experience!”  

—Megan McDermott

"With keen attention to detail, voice, tone, and pacing, Diane helped me clarify my intentions and thread through my work a purity of purpose. But most importantly—she gave it teeth. Not in a cheap or glib manner; the final product was somehow more authentic to me. I felt we were co-discoverers on a mission to realize the vision and purpose of my craft. I learned a great deal on the way, not only about writing and language in general, but also about myself. I would gladly entrust to Diane my most cherished writing projects." 

—Ross Gormley

"I had the pleasure of working with Diane on Glossolalia, an anthology of work by Brazilian women writers for PEN America. Diane's intelligent and probing queries on the translated texts speak to her attentiveness both to voice and structure. She brings a deep commitment to the work of translators and writers, seeking to polish it as if it were her own. As a translator and an editor, I would gladly collaborate with Diane again."

—Eric M. B. Becker

“Working with Diane was a one-of-a-kind experience. She showed extensive knowledge of her craft and, aware that I’m an emerging writer, did not hesitate to provide me with valuable advice and insight into her process. It is clear that she took great care to read my work, as she masterfully spotted areas of growth and helped me to better utilize particular strengths. Diane’s editing exceeded my expectations. I walked away with stronger poems, thoughtful contributions, new techniques, and a greater self-awareness of my own abilities.”

—Lara Stecewycz

“I worked with Diane Mehta both at a structured poetry writing group session and one on one. Her group work included great exercises to hone writing skills. And her one on one work about each poem enhanced my skill set—and my confidence.” 

—MC Bolster