Easy Papers, Fun Class, Study for Quizzes

Zobell teaches advanced fiction writing in the college there are very few assignments however they are in depth and take time to write and rewrite. your critic is not her, but your peers who read your stories if you want to be a writer take her classes

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Good teacher,may skip around a little,but she explains the assigned readings fairly thoroughly. Could be a little more specific on what is expected in the writings,though.

Took this class as an honors. Not hard, yes she is scatter brained, but if you got this far in english, reviewing how to write an essay isn't necessary. Do the assignments, which are few, and you'll get an A.

She is awesome! Always there to help you. Grades fairly and more times than not she is in a good mood!!

She is a good English teacher everytime when a student has a question she is more than happy to stay after class and answer any question she also tries her best to help DSPS students

Eggshells. When she's in a good mood, you can count on a fun, engaging class with positive and intelligent lecturing and good class feedback. When she's in a bad mood, be prepared for thinly-veiled annoyance, sarcasm, and vague, awkward dressings-down.

I think people misunderstand professor Zobell. She is ultimately a writer, and as such an artist. That means brace yourself for emotional storms and wild bursts of creativity. If you don't have a thin skin repair kit, find another teacher, but if you got the sack you can learn a lot from professor Z.

i think she is really good. she IS always late though, but shes a good teacher.

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I had no problems. If you do the work, you get the A. Student is hardworking and will work with you individually.

She's very nice. Great teacher

Bonnie was a very pleasnt person to work with, her class was pretty easy. If you want to pass this class you need to make sure you do all the work. Overall great teacher.

I absolutely love Bonnie. She teaches very comprehensively. In highschool I did not have any good english teachers, and FINALLY i found someone who knows grammar. She really does make class interesting. Although she is often tardy, she is always willing to stay after class to talk. Her criticism on assigned papers is extremely helpful.

great class! easy going atmosphere, nothing stenuous. easy A. if you are interested in writing, you will learn a lot from her. The class was fun and non threatening. i would definitely take the other creative writing class that she offers. it's a great break from other classes.

Great class, lots of fun, relaxed atmosphere. Be prepare to write three no-fault stories (min 5 pages each, max 20, plus a revision of one) and homework. Beginners are made welcome. Do the required work and show up for class, and you should have a good grade to go with a better knowledge of creative writing. Bonnie is easy to get along with.

If you want to improve your writing in a positive learning environment, I recommend Professor Zobell's course, "Writing Fiction." There is positive peer reviews and excellent helpful commentary from the professor. The text provides interesting short stories which we write about and discuss in class although there are no typical exams.

good class. not too hard, but you need to do the work, which is a couple of fiction stories and reading. class inspired me to start submitting stories for publication.

Bonnie is a great teacher. Don't be fooled by any rating that says she grades you based on the quality of your writing. If you turn stuff in (that isn't plagarized) you'll get an A, easily. Her class was laid back and fun and mostly involved students helping each other with their writing. If you are interested in writing, I recommend this class.

Prof. Zobell utilized workshops to teach students to critique and to write creative fiction. She fostered an environment of honesty and respect among the students, while pushing us to think critically. She took the time to comment extensively on our sumibtted pieces, providing valuable feedback to the serious writers. I recommend here class.

Awesome class, awesome instructor. She knows her job very well.

I took Bonnie's class in the Spring, and thoroughly enjoyed her insights and comments. She made the environment for beginning writers supportive and encouraging. I would recommed her as a professor for anyone interested in writing!

super interesting class.very helpful advice and commentaries. easy class if you do your work! 3 short stories to write, few exercices to do, critiques to do. i loved this class

Very helpful class. Learn a lot from professor, but also from other students. You get a lot of advice. Do your homework and you'll do fine. 3 short stories, few excerices from book. A lot of readings but very interesting readings (stories from other students that you also have to critique)...VERY INTERESTING!!!

,The class consists on Take home paragraphs and Test paragraphs in class. I like how she grades papers but many classmates said she would grade them with C's or less. Just make your paragraphs interesting. We did board problems and read out of the book, but homework is due but she would just go over it rather than picking it up to see if you did it.

Loved her class! she pushes you to do your best, and she is always encouraging!

She's a great teacher. She encourages us 2 write, by making us write 3 stories in a semester. I never thought i could do it, but i did, and i'm thankful to Prof. Bonnie. She's very reliable, always reachable for questions. Her classroom style for teaching a Creative writing workshop is the best so far. And i've had 3 writing workshops. she's great!

Professor ZoBell was an amazing teacher. I graduated from UCSD in literature and her abilties exceeded many of the tenured professors I had there. She was really nice as well, and didn't seem too strict if people had issues with illness, attendance, etc. She was also really funny and let us be funny. Excellent teacher, excellent class.

Very good class for aspiring writers who REALLY want to know the honest truth of what others get out of their writing. Good critique style, and range of writing levels and genres. BZ was a good teacher. Kept things moving, and provided good feedback. Would def recommend if writing is something you're passionate about and you want a deadline.

Bonnie is awesome! I took her creative writing class years ago. She thoughtfully reads everyone's work. She pushes people to do their best, and she's also fair to weaker writers. She's well read and she's good to talk to about reading for writing. Overall, a wonderful human being and great teacher.

She's a really good teacher. I appreciated the time she took reading over my work and providing comments that encouraged and challenged me. She picked interesting stories, poems and plays and led good discussions that involved all of the students. She obviously really knows her subject, and is there because she wants to share her passion.

Not a bad class.

Ms. Zobell has developed an effective class format for new writers. Writing, reading and critiquing in workshop setting was stimulating and informative.She effectively taught fiction writing techniques by 1.readings from a great text, 2.writing assignments 3.discussions. She encouraged and inspired me in my writing attempts. She set a good example.

Bonnie is an excellent professor with a passion for helping others.Stern and to the point class excercises that have equiped me well for english 101.

This teacher knows her stuff, and is generous of her time. She reads double what any other creative writing teacher reads, is supportive, funny, and talented. If you want to learn how to write, she is someone you want in your corner.

Ms. ZoBell is one of the best English teachers I have ever had. She cares so much for her students and will help them in any way possible. Not many teachers truly care about their students but Bonnie sends emails, corrects every paper, and tries to connect with every student. Her class isn't hard,and makes every paper turn into an A paper if you as

I was terrified to be in this class after hearing everyone would read my work, but Bonnie made it more than comfortable. I had little interest in writing before, but I know if I dont pursue it, it will be a hobby FOREVER! I had a great time, learned so much, and would love to have Bonnie as a teacher again!

She's great! She gives really useful feedback on all work that is submitted. I took her class to become a better writer and her goal as a teacher for this class was to help me with that. Her guidelines for the class really made the class fun to be in. I felt comfortable sharing my writing with everyone.

Creative writing classes are always fun, if more work than you'd expect. But if you put in the effort on your short stories, you'll get a lot of feedback from the class and Bonnie. She makes thorough, detailed notes on each story, even if the draft is rough or incomplete. She has a lot of experience in creative writing, especially flash fiction.

Ms. ZoBell really is a fantastic professor. I understand, as does she, that English is not for everyone. But she always allows students to interpret the text and go off of what it means to them. For essays if you ask her she will help as much as she can. She really does care about her students and is open different thesis ideas.GREAT PROFESSOR!!

Great Teacher. I learned a ton of stuff from her. She really know a lot about writing and can help you become a great writer if you let her. Highly recommended. Always willing to help

Really fun class. However a lot of reading! But it's fun reading, since it was other students work. Really let's her students explore the plain of writing. She a little spacey, but really she makes the class really enjoyable. Took her twice and would take her again!

Ms. ZoBell is a really enjoyable teacher. She acts l ike she is going to be very difficult in the first week of class, but then she really loosens up. Shes just an older happy sort of ditzy hippy woman. Shes sweet. Her topics are fairly interesting.. Only 3 papers all semester, all are very easy. I highly recommend her.

bonnie is not a bad teacher especially for 43, its an easy class for crying out loud so for all those who were complaining about her probably were lazy and expected her to hand them their grade. do the work and you'll be fine! you do work out of the book, and essays, the tests are paragraphs, and she gives you week to prepare for the tests.

Shes a super easy teacher and really nice. Likes all of her students and tries to help everyone. She was absent alot which most students like but she would email ahead of time. EASY EASY EASY class. I recommend for anyone who wants an easy A.

She is an easy teacher but she gets confused a lot. Its like she lacks common sense and she will pick on people for no reason. She gets frustrated when asked many questions and gets mad when there aren't any to be asked! She absent a lot so if you want an easy A go with her. She does have like 5 essay quizzes that you must write in PEN

Bonnie is a great teacher. She is funny, and she sincerely wants to help you become a better writer. Highly recommend her English 253 class if you want to improve your writing skills

She begins overly strict, but begins to soften up after the first couple of weeks. If you spend more than an hour on papers, you will be rewarded. She writes fantastic notes regardless of how well you wrote your paper. If you have the ability to turn assignments in on time, you will do fine.

I wasn't all that interested in taking an english class, but Bonnie Zobell completely changed my mind, She is an outstanding teacher!! I am now completely into taking english classes. I think that, you just have to do what she asks and don't disturb the class and you'll be fine and get a good grade. I don't remember her ever being late?!LOVE HER!!!

If u want to become a better writer take Bonnie, she's honest and very helpful in her criticisms. If you don't like criticism don't take this class and don't be a writer, everything she says and teaches is to help u become a better writer. She's pretty funny too, so it's a fun class. She's an easy grader if u do the work, but writing isn't easy :)

This is a workshop: You read, write, and critique enough that your writing transforms within the semester. You write, and rewrite up to 100 pages. If you're serious about writing, then this class is for you--emphasizing serious. You'll maintain a journal and create a portfolio as well. Do the work, and you'll earn an 'A'.

Whether your goal is to be a professional writer or just want to write as a hobby any creative writing class with Professor ZoBell will help you hone your skill or bring clarity to a manuscript. Her classes are fun, engaging and easy on a writer's nerves. Good luck to you all.

Bonnie is an inspiring, articulate and knowledgeable professor who inspired me to continue writing.

Wonderful fun teacher! She's fun and good to work with. She knows how to highlight your writing's best features along with critiquing what needs improvement ^^

Wonderful experience. Great feedback. Never intimidating. Always helpful. She was great at sharing ideas on how to improve writing without being overly critical. She loves what she does and takes her class and her students seriously. Your writing can only improve if you take her class.

Professor ZoBell is great. I took her for Fiction Writing, and she's really an awesome critic and is super helpful with writing problems. She's all about getting the whole class involved in the discussions, which is great, and she loves what she does for sure. Take her if you get a chance!

Bonnie ZoBell is an extremely talented and inspirational professor. I have thoroughly enjoyed my educational experience as a beginner creative writer. The class environment is very welcoming and I learned so much that I'm taking the next course:intermediate creative writing. B. ZoBell is organized and her classes are challenging. Thanks Bonnie!

Bonnie runs this class as a workshop, with good use of the excellent text and student work to teach the art of fiction writing. Good for both the novice and more experienced writer, she encourages and challenges students to produce their best work. You will learn to critique fellow students' work, and really benefit from the feedback you receive.

Bonnie is a great teacher! If you're looking for some honest and helpful feedback on your fiction writing, I would highly reccomend this class. Great forum. Lots of reading and writing, but grading isn't too tough as long as you put in the effort.

I looked forward to coming to class every week.The environment is welcoming and encouraging, while the criticism is constructive and helpful. That can be hard in with a room full of writers. I was honestly blown away by how much I learned in this class, the textbook is terrific and Bonnie is smart, funny but also is very real and maintains control

Bonnie is an excellent instructor for fiction writing. I've taken many fiction writing courses before, and she gives the most comprehensive critiques of them all. Her criticisms will improve your writing and, at the very least, allow you to see another point of view that you hadn't previously considered. A tedious class, but one well-worth it

It is clear that this fiction writing class is ZoBell's baby. Not only is she enormously helpful with her comments and advice, but she is also able to fine tune all of this to acutely fit the ambitions/abilities of each particular student--from the earliest of beginners, to those hoping to grow into serious fiction writers. Take this class!

great teacher very helpful

Very interesting and informative class. Professor Zobell is entertaining as well as very knowledgeable about fiction writing. I would definitely recommend the class to others.

Be clear in advance: Ms. ZoBell does NOT attempt to teach you to write the Great American Novel. She guides you through the elements of fiction, how they interlock, and how you can develop your individual style through using those elements in assignments that are then critiqued by the class. She's never pedantic, but does make you think a lot!

Bonnie is a great instructor! She creates an environment in which student discussion is encouraged, so that we learn not only from her expertise but from each other as well. She takes on the role of mentor throughout the class by encouraging each individual student. The class involves a lot of reading and writing but is definitely worth taking!

The class is set up like a writers workshop. You submit your original work (3 short stories parts of longer works) and get a critique from the class and Bonnie as well as an in-class discussion. Its a standard practice in writing, and surprisingly very helpful for learning the writing process or working out problem areas in your work.

Bonnie was very helpful and encouraging when reading students creative writing stories. She took the time to give lots of feedback and comments and gave suggestions on how to become a better writer. She cared about the students works and was respectful.

Good teacher but tough grader.

One of the most useful writing classes I've taken. The book is vital, many readings augment lectures on tools for your own work. You'll have 3 pieces reviewed--be sure to leave thoughtful critiques, it'll encourage a more fruitful discussion environment. I found a direct correlation with the effort I put in and the constructive feedback I got back.

great teacher, easy class if you try.

Great structure: writers workshop Good textbook; definitely read the stories Started writing on the 1st class mtg Learned a lot from critiquing/ being critiqued by classmates She gives helpful written/ verbal feedback & facilitates effort and growth When she says its her turn to speak she means it I watched my writing improve within 1 semester