Originally from New Zealand, Silver Fern Writer's Workshops leaders Janet (Janna) & Geoff Benge are accomplished writers. For the past twenty years they have made their living as a professional writers. In that time they have ghost written over 60 books on medical, sports, inspirational and motivational themes. Together they have authored a series of 50 biographies for teenagers, and the sales of books in this series alone exceed one million copies. (Click here to view some of the books Janet & Geoff have written.)

Janet & Geoff are gifted teachers with a passion to help others find their voice in writing, whether for a broad audience or for just their family and friends. Their years of experience in the publishing industry have also given them a deep insight into the importance of the writer's craft, which they shares with the participants in their workshops with wit and wisdom. More than anything else, Janet & Geoff's desire is to see writer's reach their full potential both in creativity and craft.

Janet is an affiliate of Amherst Writers & Artists, and the workshops are conducted using the organization's guidelines.