Blue Stone Writers is a vibrant community of fellow storytellers. Through online classes, private mentoring, and free resources, we aim to feed the writer’s soul. Because Blue Stones never write alone.
Photo by Courtney Allen.
CLAIRE CAMPBELL is the Founder and Lead Instructor at Blue Stone Writers. A novelist and performer with an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Sarah Lawrence College, Claire has worked in communications and development for organizations in both the educational and environmental sectors including Texas Land Conservancy, The Whole Kids Foundation, Learning Leaders, Inc., and Sunnyside Community Services.
Claire teaches Creative Writing at Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX (her alma mater), and loves working with writers of all ages. Claire is all about that cosmic blend between artist needs and character quirks; she believes that the writing process should be uplifting and illuminating if at all possible!
KAY TEEKELL is a Blue Stone Writing Associate and fellow SU alumna. She is a writer and editor at RANE in Austin, Texas, and loves balancing the technical and creative aspects of her work. As a former Summer Associate, Kay stays connected to the Blue Stone Writers community through her membership and by assisting with the occasional event. She is excited to use her artistic and literary skills going forward and will continue to develop her talents for the rest of her life.
MCKENZIE RENTIE (she/her) is a Blue Stone Writing Associate, fellow member, and creative writer. Her passion for literature and the arts brought her to Southwestern University, where she’s pursuing an English degree with minors in Theatre and Feminist Studies.
“I entrusted my writing to Claire because of her literary experience and enthusiasm for my work. Her input on my novel—both encouraging and critical, broad and specific—was invaluable. In addition to helping me see both the strengths and weaknesses of my work, she empowered me with confidence as I started on revisions.”
“Claire was fantastic! She led the discussions and directed us exactly where we needed...Perfect balance of lecture, writing time, prompts, and discussion. ”
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I trust Claire with my writing completely. She has the rare gift of being able to offer feedback that not only improves my work but makes me feel confident and comfortable. I’ve seen her do this for many other writers over the years. She brings out the best of everyone she works with. ”
“This was such a revelatory experience, it was a reboot in every way. A deepening and reawakening of things that had been lulled for some time...such deep bows of gratitude for Claire and her brain baby of this retreat. So so needed. ”
“Claire is a huge talent who focuses in on key points and brings in important strategies that will strengthen your writing. After working with her, I left with detailed helpful notes about how to improve my prose and shape my stories. You will find her to be a delight to listen to and work with on your writing. ”
“Claire was amazing. Great energy and still created space for others to occupy and explore. The session was well organized and filled the time appropriately. ”