Jerome Stern
Jerome Stern was a prominent figure in creative writing education, heading the program at Florida State University.
He made significant contributions to the field through his teaching, writing, and editorial work.
Stern created the "World's Best Short Short Story Contest" and edited an anthology of micro fiction.
His books include Making Shapely Fiction, Florida Dreams, and Radios: Short Takes on Life and Culture.
Beyond academia, Stern engaged with wider audiences through his writing for the Tallahassee Democrat and his essays broadcast on National Public Radio.
His work in short fiction and creative writing instruction left a lasting impact on the literary community.
