“Cynthia’s Workshop is magical. She gives intuitive writing prompts and excellent notes. She is an excellent audience. She listens with loving ears and a full-throated laugh. Cynthia creates a safe space where you will connect with the stories inside you. Cynthia’s Workshop will change you.” ~ Carolyn Omine, Writer and Consulting Producer of The Simpsons

“Cynthia Bond is an extraordinary teacher. I've learned more in her class in the last four months than in all of the writing classes I have attended for many years.  Cynthia is so intuitive as to what each student needs. Her knowledge, wit and grace create a safe, loving, fun and supportive writing experience each week.” ~JON IMPARATO, DIRECTOR CULTURAL ARTS, LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER

"I was able to get clarity, structure and direction for a book I began nine years ago. Cynthia is a brilliant writer AND teacher. Take her workshop and breathe life into your dream.” ~Lorrie Feinberg

“cynthia’s coaching helped me put together all the bits and pieces of my novel that i had written over the years, with suggestions like printing every single thing I had written so I could see my progress. Our time together gave me more of a bird’s eye view of where i was with my story and what i needed to get to a solid foundation for my first chapter. I felt encouraged for the first time in a long time that I could accomplish writing this novel.”

~ Tchaiko Omawale, Film maker, Director, Writer

“The Blackbird Writing Group has given me the tools, techniques, wisdom and most importantly, courage to unabashedly find my voice, tell my stories, and trust in the process.”
~Viva Vinson, VINSON SCHOOL OF Voice and Drama

“I gained a confidence in Cynthia’s class. It helped me know I had a voice.  As a matter of fact, every class I went to there was always a new little confidence gained, because I’d always discover some secret little part of myself.  It would be exposed, and it would quite honestly surprise me and delight me and sometimes scare me.  I saw this happen with all the other students in the class too. It was like sparks of creative energy hitting one another.  It’s a pretty magical experience to be in a class taught by Cynthia. Her writing is rich and authentic—she teaches in the same way.” ~Billy Wright, playwrite, Television Comedy writer

“I arrived expecting to learn a few tips, to hear a few ideas about how to improve my piece. I was startled to find that what had been quantified as a 5 year stint of writer's block was gently ended. Cynthia's guidance, support and entusiasm awakened a voice within me that has refused to be silent since that class. The few hours spent at the table have given me an entirely new approach and perspective for my craft." ~ Franki Cox


“With the lightest and kindest touch, Cynthia inspires students to generate their own amazing material. I started in a workshop with Cynthia when the pandemic began. In about 8 months I generated a handful of short stories and I’m now working on a novel I had put on the back, back burner for far too long. Cynthia has wisdom, a sense of humor, compassion and lots of practical tips for writers. In workshop, she creates a force field of love, acceptance and absolute allegiance to the pursuit of writing.” ~ Victoria Clayton