ESP Biography



KENT BLAKE, ESP Teacher




Major: Symbolic Systems

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: 2016

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Past Classes

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R4837: Shape Your Story: Turning a Great Idea Into a Great Narrative in Splash Spring 2016 (Apr. 09 - 10, 2016)
You have an awesome idea, but how do you turn it into an engaging story? This class will cover story arc, pacing, and the elusive art of writing a good ending. We'll work on individual as well as collaborative writing exercises in order to hone our ability to craft stories that draw readers in through the very last word.


R4550: Spark Your Story: Fiction Brainstorming 101 in Splash Fall 2015 (Nov. 07 - 08, 2015)
Do you love to write stories but never know what to write about? Ever find yourself staring at a blank screen with an equally blank brain? Just want to get those creative juices flowing? In this class, we'll play games, answer prompts, and engage in the ancient art of spitballin'. You'll leave with several new story ideas, plus the tools you'll need to generate more awesome ideas in the future! Taught by the editors of Stanford Anthology for Youth.


R4318: Spark! Your Story: Fiction Brainstorming 101 in Splash Spring 2015 (Apr. 11 - 12, 2015)
Do you love to write stories but never know what to write about? Ever find yourself staring at a blank screen with an equally blank brain? Just want to get those creative juices flowing? In this class, we'll play games, answer prompts, and engage in the ancient art of spitballin'. You'll leave with several new story ideas, plus the tools you'll need to generate more awesome ideas in the future! Taught by the editors of Stanford Anthology for Youth.


R3931: Spark Your Story: Fiction Brainstorming 101 in Splash Fall 2014 (Nov. 08 - 09, 2014)
Do you love to write stories but never know what to write about? Ever find yourself staring at a blank screen with an equally blank brain? Just want to get those creative juices flowing? In this class, we'll play games, answer prompts, and engage in the ancient art of spitballin'. You'll leave with several new story ideas, plus the tools you'll need to generate more awesome ideas in the future! Taught by the editors of Stanford Anthology for Youth.