INSTRUCTORS

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Clifford Garstang is the author of two collections of short stories, In an Uncharted Country and What the Zhang Boys Know, which won the Library of Virginia Literary Award for Fiction. His novel The Shaman of Turtle Valley will be published by Braddock Avenue Books in March 2019. He is also the editor of the anthology series, Everywhere Stories: Short Fiction from a Small Planet, Volume III of which will be published in October 2018, and the co-founder and former editor of Prime Number Magazine. He holds a BA in Philosophy from Northwestern University, an MA in English and a JD from Indiana University, an MPA from Harvard University, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Queens University of Charlotte.

WHAT WRITERHOUSE STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT CLIFF

“I’ve experienced this instructor’s classes before. He is a storehouse of knowledge.”

“Very knowledgeable, clear. Personable. Respectful.”

“Cliff is friendly, engaging, and provided structure while encouraging each participant to contribute.”

“A good listener. Helpful content.”

“Good planning, direction and use of time.”

“Instructor was excellent, organized, clear and used excellent examples. Encouraged group participation.”