About the InstructorKATE SENECAL is the Assistant Director of PVWW and the Program Director of PVWW's 10-Month Manuscript Program. She holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine, is the former fiction editor of Storychord, and a UMass professor. She's received an honorable mention in Glimmer Train’s 2019 Short Fiction Contest, and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2016. Kate’s fiction has been published in The Laurel Review, The Foundling Review, and in Storychord.com.
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About the InstructorDORIAN FOX's essays, articles and stories have appeared in a wide range of literary publications, including Brevity, The Rumpus, Gay Magazine, Atticus Review, Under the Gum Tree, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, december, Creative Nonfiction’s Sunday Short Reads and others. His work has also been honored in various competitions and received nominations for the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net. A longtime Massachusetts resident, he now lives in Brighton, MA. Find him online at dorianfox.com
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"This course was tremendous. I was consistently impressed by Kate's ability to facilitate a meaningful and productive conversation between a group of very different writers, all at different stages in their manuscripts and writing careers. The long-term commitment to the class fostered accountability and a sense of community and mutual support. I found the "accountability buddy" system Kate put in place between class meetings to be nearly as helpful as the classes themselves. Most of all, I enjoyed getting to know my fellow classmates and reading their work."
- Chris Geier, 2019 Manuscript Program / Fiction Workshop Group (with Kate Senecal)
"I think Kate is an exceptional teacher. I loved the way she paired craft lessons with excellent short stories and the novel Beloved. I enjoyed having accountability buddies, and I really loved having to meet deadlines when I was on the hot seat. I very much depended on and appreciated the personal attention Kate gives each of her students. Class discussions were very well organized, and I wouldn't change a thing."
- Nerissa Nields, 2019 Manuscript Program / Fiction Workshop Group (with Kate Senecal)
"The written and verbal feedback I received from the instructor (Kate) on my manuscript submissions was educational, encouraging and validating. Both Kate and my classmates were supportive of the work done by all students. I think this was due largely to Kate explicitly setting that expectation. Our work received careful and honest feedback delivered in a positive or neutral manner. Class discussions were lively and instructive. I reliably took 2 or 3 pages of notes per class."
- Chris Fox, 2019 Manuscript Program / Fiction Workshop Group (with Kate Senecal)
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