Ben is an insightful and intelligent instructor. His assigned readings provoked good discussions. He helped me understand certain elements of craft that I previously overlooked. I enjoyed his commentary and personality, as well as his lectures.
∯ Paula B.
Ben gave very sharp and astute feedback on our work. I learnt a lot from his close reading of mine and my classmates’ work.
∯ Yuting S.
I received comprehensive feedback/critique of my submissions. Ben definitely took the time to read and understand the stories, with constructive suggestions for improvement.
∯ Sourav C.
I’m new to fiction writing; Ben made the class fun and interactive.
∯ Tzivia MW.
Ben is organized, kind, and thorough. His lectures are of a high caliber, and he always makes time for writing prompts in class which has been crucial to my development.
∯ Joseph H.