Creative Writing – Level 2

“I am new to freelancing and David provided me with useful tips and advice on pitching and other skills, drawing upon his considerable experience as a journalist. He showed me how to better organize as a freelance writer, particularly when it comes to invoicing and bookkeeping. I am grateful for his expertise!”

“David Silverberg is a storyteller a heart. He approaches the stage with wit, whimsey, humor and humility. He is often irreverent, always insightful, and deeply compassionate. In his writing, he reaches across place and time, drawing on history, pop culture, his relationships, and his memories, as he searches for those things we share, which nevertheless feel deeply personal, and in this way connect us all. In this work he endeavours to cultivate an ever-greater sense of tolerance between us.”

“David is a hard-working and talented writer. He comes up with great ideas, and always meets his deadlines. As importantly, he is very friendly and easy to work with.”

“David Silverberg has been a guest speaker at Brain Power – Canada’s award-winning enrichment education provider to bright and talented youth – for many years. He has provided workshops on journalism, performance poetry, and writing to junior high and high schoolers and left them inspired and informed each and every time. David is not only a consummate professional, he is also an empathetic speaker, a role model, and a font of wisdom. Brain Power prides itself on providing academically-inclined students with top-notch transformative learning experiences – and David’s workshops always deliver.”

“I can’t say enough about David. He is professional, intelligent, focused, and personable. David is excellent at solving challenging predicaments through sheer brainpower and effective collaboration. While deftly overcoming immediate obstacles, David has an impressive ability to focus on the future and initiate ideas and processes that will create value over time. David is reliable and highly competent.”

“David conceptualized and wrote a variety of high-quality content for Blue J Legal, including long-form articles and client features. David is adept at translating complex topics like legal technology and the future of legal research into digestible, accessible and compelling copy. David is diligent, assiduous and creative. If you’re looking for polished writing and a professional partner, David is your guy.”

“David really listens to your goals and is considerate of where you want to go with your writing. He is a talented, generous, amiable and dynamic writer and instructor who understands the freelance world intimately and holds open the door.”

“If you are curious about journalism, then definitely turn to David for insight and guidance. I’m grateful for the time he’s spent teaching me and I hope to engage with him further in the future.”