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Tom

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I've taught both composition, essay writing and creative writing for 26 years as a professor of English and Creative Writing, both at Harvard and Susquehanna University. I've published six books with New York, International, and literary presses: two novels, a collection of short stories, and three books on the writing of the short story from Oxford University Press.

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Tom’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Graduate Degree: University of Iowa - Master of Fine Arts, Writing, General

Graduate Degree: SUNY at Binghamton - Doctor of Philosophy, English

Hobbies

Hiking, biking, canoeing, working out!

Tutoring Subjects
College English
College Level American Literature
Creative Writing
Dissertation Writing
English
Expository Writing
Fiction Writing
High School Level American Literature
High School Writing
Literature
Writing