ABOUT
Published author and NEA recipient, Lynda Aron has taught writing workshops and book discussion groups for the past thirty years. She has taught in high schools, universities, community centers such as Gilda’s Club in Manhattan, her salon, and hospitals worldwide. As chairwoman of both public and private writing programs, she created and still advocates for developing authentic and creative writers. She is also an accomplished editor who guides participants with compassion and expertise.
A veracious reader since childhood, Lynda's love of books is evident through her book discussion groups. Her dialogues are in demand among various age groups. One of her favorite platforms is working with seniors who share their enthusiasm and wisdom. Participants and activity directors credit the intellectual stimulation as a catalyst for vitality.
As a mentor she specializes in assisting students who are striving for a higher level of awareness and individuality. Lynda has organized and hosted seminars with esteemed writers such as Erica Jong and Alice Hoffman on the process of writing. She has written essays and short stories on issues concerning women and her book, Your Write to Heal, continues to be a standard in self-awareness. Years of struggle with her own process as a writer has taught her that writing can indeed calm, center and expand the individual.