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Ron is an awesome guy! Really cares about giving thoughtful feedback, will brainstorm ideas with you. You're expected to turn in a decent amount of new writing content every 2 weeks (10-20 pages), anything from short stories or long-fiction, etc. Time management is really important!Rate My Professors ↗
I had Ron for ENGL408, but that wasn't a class option. The advanced workshops require a ton of writing, but he is amazingly laid-back and truly cares about you as a person/writer. Sincerely don't think I've met a nicer guy in college, and even better you can learn a ton from him. He's also happy to brainstorm creative ideas, which is so valuable.Rate My Professors ↗
I had Ron for two separate workshops, including my senior thesis. His comments are always helpful. He's a sharp editor, has a great sense of humor, and a lot of good anecdotes. He's laid-back where it counts, but always eager to pitch in ideas whenever you're stuck on something. I couldn't recommend him as an instructor more whole-heartedly.Rate My Professors ↗
No one has rated Kuka in 2 years! One of the few CW professors who doesn't give written comments for your work, but everything he says is gold. Laid back kind of guyRate My Professors ↗
For someone who basically unknown in the field (I looked him up and found nothing of his own work), Ron is an amazingly adept creative writing instructor. He just thoroughly understands this craft and will absolutely make you a better writer if you're lucky enough to land in a workshop with him. He is a a great, genuine and funny guy too.Rate My Professors ↗
He is a nice guy who selects interesting material for classes to read. The only downside is that he doesn't seem that enthused to be a teacher, and even shares this will you on occasion.Rate My Professors ↗
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ENGL 408 is a Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop focused on writing literary fiction.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 695 is a directed creative writing course for the individually directed writing of a poetry or fiction manuscript.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.91 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 699 is a directed study course for junior or senior English students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2015: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2016: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleOffering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2016: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleTeaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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