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Jackson Taylor

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Foundations in Form: Prose Writing – New York (Class starts February 1)

Jackson Taylor
Jackson Taylor helped found the Graduate Writing Program at The New School, where he is the associate director. He's also directed the Prison Writing Program at PEN American Center for over 20 years, where he has edited and written numerous versions to the program's Handbook for Writers in Prison. He acts as a consultant to the Anne Frank Center's Prison Diary Project, and besides teaching courses at The New School, has taught creative writing at Friends of Island Academy and the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen. His poems have recently appeared in Sleeping Fish, LIT, Witness, and Barrow Street, and will be included in the upcoming anthology What's Your Exit? A Literary Detour through New Jersey. His novel The Blue Orchard is forthcoming in January from Simon and Schuster.

Testimonials


Jackson led a really great class. The participants were all smart and enthusiastic about writing. He was the best writing teacher I have had since college. -- Wanda Castillo

"Before Jackson, my writing was flat and had no direction, but now thanks to him I nearly have a completed manuscript! I highly recommend his workshop." -- Sadeqa Johnson

"Jackson provided the type of feedback, suggestions, and positive reinforcements that supported my growth as a writer. His suggestions for techniques that I can practice, as well as referrals to other resources on writing, are invaluable." -- Suzanne Reisman

"Jackson is an expert in dissecting the art of writing. If you want to heighten your skill in your craft, he is definitely an instructor to seek out." -- Lande Yoosuf

"Jackson was very balanced and credible. His responses were always helpful, constructively honest, and insightful. I am extremely grateful to him." -- Joan Andelman

"Jackson's class was a great way to kick start my writing. I have the confidence to take on assignments. Jackson was a wonderful and encouraging instructor." -- Katie Hut