Cat holds a BA in English from Harvard University and an MFA in Fiction Writing from Columbia University, where she also taught undergraduate creative writing workshops as a Teaching Fellow. She has instructed students at Berklee College of Music and Columbia University, and at high schools in the United States and South Africa. Currently, she is an associate prose editor at a respected journal. Her short story won The Missouri Review’s 2019 Peden Prize, given to the best story in the journal’s volume year.

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In this class, we will learn in a variety of ways: by reading and discussing popular short stories, both classic and contemporary; by participating in and critiquing writing exercises; and by receiving personal feedback on writing assignments.

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Why do we need to learn creative writing?

In school, students are primarily exposed to academic writing, which is a useful skill, but can be dry. Studying creative writing allows students to strengthen their core writing skills while also learning to express themselves in fun and creative ways. The goals of this course are both to improve students’ writing skills and to stimulate their interest in reading and writing. Students will sharpen their critical reading and thinking skills, while being exposed to a variety of authors and writing styles.