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GSBGEN 552

Winning Writing

UNITS:2
GRADING:GSB Student Option LTR/PF
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

This twice-a-week, half-quarter workshop will offer techniques and practical in-class exercises for writing better -- better memos, emails, feedback for colleagues, news releases, responses to questions from the media and from interviewers, and opinion pieces. Glenn Kramon, an editor who has helped New York Times reporters win GSBGEN 10 Pulitzer Prizes, will teach the course along with accomplished journalists with expertise in powerful, persuasive writing for business. They will provide not only helpful tips but constructive feedback on students' work. They will also share thoughts on how best to work with the news media.

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Sections

1 Term
Workshop 1Open
ID: 1038
0 / 30 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Thursday
TIME:8 AM – 9:45 AM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Kramon, Glenn
2units
Workshop 2Open
ID: 1039
0 / 30 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Thursday
TIME:10 AM – 11:45 AM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Kramon, Glenn
2units

GSBGEN 552: Winning Writing

2 units · GSB Student Option LTR/PF

This twice-a-week, half-quarter workshop will offer techniques and practical in-class exercises for writing better -- better memos, emails, feedback for colleagues, news releases, responses to questions from the media and from interviewers, and opinion pieces. Glenn Kramon, an editor who has helped New York Times reporters win 10 Pulitzer Prizes, will teach the course along with accomplished journalists with expertise in powerful, persuasive writing for business. They will provide not only helpful tips but constructive feedback on students' work. They will also share thoughts on how best to work with the news media.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Workshop — Monday Thursday 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM — Kramon, Glenn (Graduate)
  • Workshop — Monday Thursday 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM — Kramon, Glenn (Graduate)

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