INSTRUCTORS

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Nathaniel “Neil” Perry is the author of Nine Acres (American Poetry Review, 2011), which won the 2011 APR/Honickman First Book Prize. His poems and translations have appeared recently in American Poetry Review, Cincinnati Review, Gettysburg Reviews, Bat City Review, and elsewhere. He is the editor of the Hampden-Sydney Poetry Review and lives with his family in rural southside Virginia.

WHAT WRITERHOUSE STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT NEIL

“He is a great instructor. He responds beautifully to students, brings in a range of ideas based on their comments.”

“He was prepared and had a theme/idea which his materials perfectly illustrated. He drew me into the discussion, all to my benefit.” 

“Worth your energy. Bring your best effort as he is a master of close reading.” 

“Neil is knowledgeable and has poems at his fingertips. He recommends poets and books and says why. He’s an excellent teacher and adept at dealing with student personalities.” 

“Provides a nurturing learning environment. Has a good sense of humor and pleasant personality.” 

“He related to students with honest and sensitive criticisms. Balanced positives with “needs work” kind of feedback. At end gave individual written critique/commentary sent to personal emails. Wonderful.” 

“Neil is quite astute at calling out the poet on what can be improved and drawing him/her forward out of a comfort zone.”