Darien Hsu Gee

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Testimonials

Darien Gee is a masterful teacher and coach.

Catherine Kalama Becker, UH Hilo Associate Professor of Communication

Darien Gee instills the confidence every new author needs to let the words fly.

Pamela Young, KITV

What people say about my memoir workshops and one-on-one memoir coaching:

  • “Darien has opened many new doors for me … I will never forget this experience.”
  • “A+!”
  • “Fantastic and informative and inspiring … I feel so much more focused and driven.”
  • “It was terrific.”
  • “Inspired new thinking.”
  • “Very excellent!”
  • “Darien is an excellent teacher and gives a lot of good tips and examples.”
  • “Absolutely exceeded my expectations. Darien is a wonderful teacher. I am very motivated now and can see the proverbial ‘light at the end of the tunnel.’”
  • “The class was wonderful. Thank you!”
  • “Fabulous!”
  • “I learned so much from the class and left feeling very inspired. Thank you so much.”
  • “You are an amazing teacher and I think it’s wonderful that you are sharing your experience with us. You are a wealth of knowledge.”
  • “Thanks for a superb class!”
  • “Excellent information.”
  • “It gave me more confidence to tell my stories.”
  • “Class was excellent. So glad I came.”
  • “My writing improved in just two days.”
  • “The class exceeded my expectations.”
  • “I learned a lot.”
  • “A wealth of information!”
  • “I’m really enjoying your mentoring. Thank you.”
  • “Amazing amount of information in two days!”
  • “If anything comes of this, just this opening has given me so much.”
  • “Your class was great fun and I learned so much.”
  • “I loved this class. Happy there are more Darien Gee classes coming.”
  • “An excellent instructor.”
  • “Engaging.”
  • “Thanks so much for all the effort, time & commitment you put into the class. I really appreciate your contribution to making me a better writer. The handouts, by the way, were great!”

What people say about my creative writing workshops and one-on-one coaching:

  • “Excellent…I enjoyed every minute.”
  • “I liked the variety of in-class exercises.”
  • “Wonderful, very professional and well done. I got a lot out of it.”
  • “I really enjoyed it.”
  • “This class really opened doors for me personally and for my writing. Thank you!”
  • “Darien made me feel comfortable sharing my work and my thoughts. I really got a lot out of her comments.”
  • “The class was well-run and had a strong sense of purpose–it was more than I had hoped for.”
  • “The lessons were well-thought with a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. It felt safe.”
  • “Excellent–very prepared–concise–informative–stimulating–FUN!!“

What people say about my “How to Get a Literary Agent” classes and one-on-one agent/query coaching:

  • “A wealth of information.”
  • “Covered all angles of literary agents and the publishing industry.”
  • “All excellent … It gave me the direction I needed.”
  • “I am more excited about trying to pursue my projects now.”
  • “A logical, nuts-and-bolts format.”
  • “Fabulous. Specific and motivating.”
  • “Very well organized and more informative than past sessions I have attended by other authors.”
  • “Darien’s enthusiasm and knowledge of the material definitely validated my parking ticket! I’m enthused and motivated about getting my work out there!”
  • “Great class!”
  • “Very informative, tons of content. Lively instructor, kept my interest completely.”
  • “Darien is a GREAT workshop presenter!”
  • “So full of valuable information.”
  • “Well organized; a lot of information and practical experience in one afternoon.”
  • “Darien did a great job of teaching so much information in a short time.”
  • “I learned which steps to take towards my dream.”
  • “The class pointed me in the right direction.”
  • “So much information, very professional. Darien charted a clear path. I know it’s possible if I’m willing to commit. Thank you, Darien, it was great.”
  • “Lots of excellent techniques, it was very informative. THANK YOU.”
  • “Darien is very professional but approachable … extremely helpful. Loved the handouts and tips.”
  • “Her information is thoughtful, relevant, and concise.”
  • “Exceeded my expectations…I would have never found so much information on my own.”

And kind, random comments from keynote speeches, consults, panels I’ve been invited to serve on:

  • “Exciting! Empowering. Energizing. Motivating. Darien spoke with freshness, wit, and humor. She knows her stuff.”
  • “Affirming beyond hope…want more!“
  • “She is GOOD.”
  • “Great energy. She speaks real English as opposed to psychobabble. Very understandable progression of information. A great resource.”
  • “Fabulous.”
  • “Very positive. Thank you!”
  • “Very helpful in understanding myself better.”
  • “Very clear and informative.”
  • “Very enlightening. It’s okay to be me and have many passions. Darien had incredible energy.”
  • “Well done. Obvious integrity regarding the material. Vibrant and professional.”
  • “I’m so glad I came!“
  • “Very energetic, good presenter, very knowledgeable.”
  • “LOTS of information presented clearly. Darien had high enthusiasm and passion.”
  • “Well organized, great ideas, well prepared and creative. I have permission to explore many different ideas. Really great–thanks!”
  • “Excellent.“