“So long as you write what you wish to write, that is all that matters.”
Virginia Woolf
Gabrielle Esposito holds a degree in Creative Writing from SUNY Geneseo. Her short stories have appeared in esteemed publications such as The Manhattanville Review, 34TH Parallel, and Gandy Dancer, among others. Notably, her story “The Way Home” earned second place in the 2023 Doro Boehme Fiction Editors’ Prize and was nominated for the 2024 Best American Short Stories anthology.
In addition to her writing, Gabrielle is a Library Director based in the Hudson Valley region of New York. She dedicates her free time to teaching writing workshops at local libraries and editing manuscripts for talented authors.
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Testimonials
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Emily G., Camden County Library System
Gabrielle's Publishing Pathways workshop was so valuable to our patrons who are trying to take the next step and become authors. She is both knowledgeable and approachable, which made for an informative presentation where participants felt comfortable asking Gabrielle their specific questions, which she answered capably. The most important thing that came across, though, is her belief in every particiapant's book and that she wants to see their book published as much as they do.
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Monica E., Woodbridge Public Library
I had the pleasure of working with Gabrielle Esposito of Write Your Way who was engaged to moderate a panel of Children's Authors for a Central Jersey Book Festival event. Gabrielle prepared thoroughly by reaching out to the author panelists ahead of time and produced a professional, entertaining panel discussion that was an educational experience for panelists, authors and festival attendees.
Gabrielle is a positive, supportive coach who has what it takes to give writers a fresh perspective on why they write and reminded us all of the rewards as well as the impact of the pursuit of writing.
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LeRoy H., New Ulm Public Library
Find Your Writing Voice was a wonderful workshop that was just what our patrons needed! Gabrielle Esposito did a fantastic job leading participants through thoughtful and effective writing exercises as well as answering questions and providing unique insights into the writing process. She took the time to learn the names and get to know more about each person attending the workshop and tailored answers and information to their needs. We already have people asking for another workshop, so I would highly recommend Gabrielle's interesting presentation and on point interactions with participants.
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Christopher L. , East Lyme Public Library
I had the pleasure of working with Gabrielle Esposito this past summer and was thoroughly impressed by her professionalism, punctuality, and organization. Her writing workshop was engaging and thoughtfully structured, leaving participants feeling empowered and more confident in their writing abilities. I highly recommend Gabrielle’s workshops to any library looking to inspire and support their community of writers.
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Ashley B., Dothan Houston Public Library
Color Your World was a vibrant and eye-opening experience that completely transformed the way I think about color in storytelling. Exploring hues as characters—with personalities, emotions, and voices—was both playful and profound. Ms. Esposito created an imaginative space that encouraged us to see the world through fresh eyes and write with boldness and curiosity. I left the workshop feeling inspired, energized, and ready to infuse my writing with new layers of meaning.
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Suzanne K., Long Hill Township Main Library
If you have aspiring writers at your library or always wanted to start a writers group, I would highly recommend you offer one of Gabrielle Esposito's classes! Her Generative Writing Workshop was perfect for all attendees to produce a nice piece of writing that is worked on throughout the class. The class gives everyone a taste of what writing exercises can accomplish as well. Gabrielle held this class for us virtually and she was amazing using breakout rooms to give personalized feedback to our patrons!
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Andrea H., Whitehall Public Library
Ms. Esposito had a clear, engaging presentation to help writers grow their craft. The exercises at the end were geared to get her audience thinking – new and experienced writers alike. We really enjoyed working with her!
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Warren N., Brockton Public Library
The Generative Writing Workshop was a great experience. I appreciated the structure. The prompts were specific enough to provide guidance but broad enough to allow for creativity. The instructor, Gabrielle Esposito, was encouraging, engaging and warm. After the session, I felt inspired to get back into creative writing. I would recommend this class for anyone who is looking to start or re-energize their writing.
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Doris G., Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library
Gabrielle's Generative Writing Program was a hit with our patrons! We had a wonderful time learning from her and working on the writing exercises she provided. She made instructions clear and easy to follow along with, and she inspired us all to write and share our stories. I definitely recommend a writing workshop with Gabrielle!
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Sam C.T., Guilderland Public Library
Gabrielle's "Come Write In" workshop was a lovely creative writing experience for our patrons. Participants were engaged and inspired by the welcoming environment that Gabrielle created. Feedback given by Gabrielle was very thoughtful and informative, making it beneficial for both beginning and experienced writers. Gabrielle was organized, punctual, and a pleasure to work with. Thank you for everything!
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Roxanne V., North Castle Library
Gabrielle was an absolute professional and a pleasure to work with. Our patrons were excited to be taught by her and were so appreciative that we had her workshops available. North Castle looks forward to working with her again in the future!
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Gretchen C., Rutherford Library
We received excellent feedback from our patrons on Gabrielle's Foundations of Creative Writing class. They found the content engaging and helpful in inspiring them to make writing part of their routines. Gabrielle was so organized and easy to work with. Thank you!
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Martha Iwan, Mount Kisco Library
We were very happy to work with Gabrielle in bringing a writer's workshop to the Mount Kisco community. Our patrons' feedback was extremely positive, with specific mentions on Gabrielle's organizational skills, positive approach and her hard work in preparing material that was very useful and accessible to the workshop participants. Gabrielle's talent and skill added value to our adult programming. Gabrielle was a pleasure to work with and we are certainly looking forward to welcoming her again for a future workshop.