Mini-Courses, Fall 2026

Enrollment Now Open

Our mini-courses allow you to take an in-depth look at foundational aspects of communication through a sequence of at least three classes within a single semester. While it isn’t obligatory to take every class in the sequence, we strongly encourage you to do so. Registration is open to all holders of a Princeton netID through the University’s Learning Center. Please join the waiting list if a class in which you are interested is full, as cancellations often occur. All mini-courses convene in B03 New South, which can be approached most directly via the basement entrance on the southern side of the building (facing the parking garage).

“Let the Word Go Forth”: Four Keys to Effective Writing (Part 1 of 4): How to Write Clearly

In part one of this mini-course on writing fundamentals, we will focus on such challenges as setting goals, organizing content, and being brief. Instructor: John Weeren, Director, Princeton Writes

Thursday, October 29, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

“Let the Word Go Forth”: Four Keys to Effective Writing (Part 2 of 4): How to Write Humanely

In part two of this mini-course on writing fundamentals, we will focus on such challenges as aligning ourselves with our audience, adopting a relational rather than transactional mindset, and personalizing institutional prose. Instructor: John Weeren, Director, Princeton Writes

Thursday, November 5, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

“Let the Word Go Forth”: Four Keys to Effective Writing (Part 3 of 4): How to Write Engagingly

In part three of this mini-course on writing fundamentals, we will focus on such challenges as embracing variety, painting word pictures, and unlocking the power of metaphor. Instructor: John Weeren, Director, Princeton Writes

Thursday, November 12, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

“Let the Word Go Forth”: Four Keys to Effective Writing (Part 4 of 4): How to Write Precisely

In part four of this mini-course on writing fundamentals, we will focus on such challenges as sweating the small stuff, editing effectively, and identifying common errors. Instructor: John Weeren, Director, Princeton Writes

Thursday, November 19, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.