Marshall Klimasewiski

Marshall is one of the kindest, most generous professors at WashU. He is so passionate and supportive and makes his classes such a joyful and enriching environment. Flexible about deadlines if you communicate ahead of time--just really wants everyone to succeed. Can't recommend enough.

5/4/2026

Marshall offers a lot of guidance on writing and specific points where you can improve your story. He offers feedback and gives areas on where stakes can be added and where it can be expanded. Overall, Marshall really cares about his students, and his writing exercises and comments have made me a better writer.

4/20/2023

Got great feedback on my work. Read a lot of interesting pieces. Was readily available to help me think through my pieces outside of class. Frequently interrupted the women in the class, but let the men ramble on without interruption. Kind of a red flag. But a nice guy otherwise.

1/12/2023

I've never received so much feedback on my writing ever by a long shot. He'll write 6 pages single spaced feedback on your workshop piece. If you want to really improve as a writer, take this class with him. If you are passionate about writing, want to take risks, and explore new things, this is definitely the class and the professor for you!

5/15/2022

A really nice guy, clearly cares about helping you improve your writing. Participation-heavy and a lot of work for a 200-level class, but overall worth taking with him if you want someone to push you to be a better writer. I learned a lot.

1/2/2018

The professor is very nice in person but gives really tough grades. Participation heavy and he keeps track all the time! A lot of readings and writings. If you want an easier pass, his classes aren't the best choices.

10/19/2017