“Cherie is so nurturing and supportive. She helped my daughter discover her strengths and encouraged her to be brave, find her voice and not be afraid to have a go” – Kelli Ussher, Bundaberg Parent

“Thank you for your inspiring workshops.  Both my children haven’t stopped writing since we got home.  My daughter made her Story Box on Saturday night and has been dipping into it ever since, and my son is filling his exercise book with a plethora of gruesome adjectives! I love seeing my children motivated, so a huge thank you. I know they won’t be the only ones who have come away inspired” – Rebecca Maclean, Carinbundi Kids Crush Event Organiser

“My daughter attended a writing workshop with Cherie Curtis during the Continuum convention in Melbourne and thoroughly enjoyed it. Cherie was very attentive and put a great deal of effort into drawing her out and encouraging her writing.” – Joanna Kasper, Brisbane Parent

“Cherie’s enthusiasm is contagious. She has a natural connection with all people and after participating in her ‘Writing for YA’ workshops, I was inspired to write in that genre. Cherie’s teaching style is immersive. She has an innate ability to touch, give confidence and gently draw out the creativity in even the most shy. I would recommend her – as a tutor or mentor – in a heartbeat.” – Jennifer Mason, Bundaberg Writers Club President

“Cherie’s a talented writer, a fabulous journalist and editor, and also a dedicated and fun teacher of writing. Her specialty is working with teens and over time she’s helped many young writers learn the craft and inspired them to keep at it. I can’t recommend her highly enough.” – Louise Cusack, Award-winning Fantasy Author

“I attended a writing course facilitated by Cherie last year. Her writing knowledge was evident during the entire program and her fun caring way of presenting the material made it not only enjoyable but also extremely beneficial to me as a writer” – Sue-Ellen Pashley, Published Author, Gladstone

“Cherie is a talented, innovative and creative teacher. She changed the way I look at writing and gently nudged me towards goals I didn’t even know I had” – Sierra Ussher, Creative Dragons Student

“I was lucky enough to attend one of Cherie’s workshops through the Queensland Writers Centre and it was amazing. She challenged me as a writer and inspired me to take a fresh look at my stories and I know they will be all the better for it” – Shelley Russell Nolan, Published Author

“I’m inspired after having so much fun at Cherie’s workshop. I want to do it all over again. And again” – Alina Bonaventura, Workshop Participant

“Every lesson with Cherie is as motivating and enjoyable as the last. I never fail to learn something new. I will be forever thankful for how she’s helped develop my style and voice. No matter how many editors or publishers I meet, Cherie will always be the first person I turn to when I need writing advice” – Sonya Hussey, Creative Dragons Student, Bundaberg

“Cherie’s feedback is extremely constructive, but what I like most is that she inspires me to write better. She is a great mentor” – Miranda Schuch, What If Writers Group Member

“I would recommend Cherie as an energetic, informed and future-thinking tutor and workshop presenter who enjoys a special affinity with young writers.” – Diane Esmond, Bundaberg Writers Club Secretary

“I envy Cherie’s creativity and her ability to take a person’s writing to greater heights. She will bring an added dimension to your work.” – Catherine de Costa, Malaysia

“An absolute pleasure to work with…  Cherie threw her heart, soul and incredible talent into nurturing a story that is now being used widely in Queensland classrooms and counselling rooms” – Shelley Pisani, Creative Regions Creative Producer

“I have worked with Cherie over a number of years on a variety of community/literacy programmes associated with the libraries, and have always found her very professional in all her endeavours. She is a local journalist and respected member of the Bundaberg writing community, and an enthusiastic WriteFest volunteer. Cherie has been a children’s creative writing tutor for the Queensland Writers Centre and recently conducted a children’s workshop at a national science fiction convention.” – Sue Gammon, Bundaberg Regional Libraries Youth/Community Services Librarian