Rob Rosenthal, Lead Instructor


Rob Rosenthal


…one of the things I love most about my job as lead instructor [is] I have no idea what’s going to happen. From day-to-day, from workshop to workshop… every class is different. The stories are different. Even the style of storytelling is different…


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TSW: Class of Fall 2015


“No Flush, No Fuss” by Devika Bakshi


Devika Bakshi


Follow the good tape. Like a besotted stalker. Like you followed Teju Cole on Twitter. With utter devotion.


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“Good Intentions: A Story of Cross-Racial Adoption” by Brenna Daldorph


Brenna Daldorph


Someone once told me that if you are comfortable during discussions about race, then nothing important is actually being said. I held that close to heart as I worked on this piece…


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“An Act Relative To Sex Offenders” by Ciara Gillan


Ciara Gillan


You’re prepped from the outset that your story may not unfold the way you thought it would. But sometimes, at that very last minute, your story can grab you by the ears and spin you right upside down.


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“More Than A Game” by Jimmy Gutierrez


Jimmy Gutierrez


It took me a long, long, long time before I understood the ingredients to make this story work. In the editing process I relied heavily on all eight classmates, along with Rob and Catie.


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“Ears Underwater” by Bethel Habte


Bethel Habte


…go out and drink beers with scientists. More generally, always be on the hunt for stories.


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“Trigger Warning” by Jacqui Helbert


Jacqui Helbert


It was extremely difficult to share so much about myself and make myself vulnerable while working on the piece. But both Paige and I are happy with the end result and hope that our story will help someone who has suffered at the hands of a family member.


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“Secession’s the Answer” by Sally Helm


Sally Helm


On my way to gather tape at the karaoke bar, I wondered if I was crazy to think that this might work. At first it was awkward to record people on their night out. By the end of the night, though, I’d started to enjoy the rush that comes from talking to strangers and going out on a limb.


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“Driving In Circles” by Martine Powers


Martine Powers


Coming from the world of print journalism, I always believed in the adage, “Everyone needs an editor.” Here’s what I learned at Transom: Everyone needs eight editors. Or nine. Or ten.


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