Daly Walker

Daly Walker is a retired surgeon. His fiction has appeared in numerous literary publications including the Atlantic Monthly. His work has been short listed for Best American Short Stories, a Pushcart Prize, and an O. Henry award. He is the author of two collections of short stories: Surgeon Stories and, most recently, The Doctor’s Dilemmas. He serves on the editorial board of Columbia University’s Intima: A Journal of Narrative Medicine. He previously has taught fiction writer’s workshops in Osher at Dartmouth’s summer term.

Fiction Writing Workshop (Summer Term 2024)

Participant Testimonials:

A low key, but experienced mentor was the Ideal writer/teacher for this group as his charges included some  brilliant writers and one novice.  Instead of letting the latter be demoralized and intimidated, Doctor Walker captured the diversity of the group to everyone's advantage.  I'm deeply grateful.

Well organized and excellent text books. Taught both how to read, analyze and enjoy the short story as well as how to craft short story.  Equally beneficial to beginner and published writers.

Fiction Writing Workshop (Spring Term 2022) 

Participant Testimonials:

Daly is a master fiction writer and very good at teaching the craft.

So organized. He challenged us and encouraged discussion... which was all enlightening.

Fiction Writing Workshop (Summer Term 2020)

Participant Testimonials:

He is an accomplished writer, and excellent at sharing what he knows, which is a lot.

Anyone reading the course description will not be disappointed by the actual class. Daly not only meets but exceeds students' expectations.

Fiction Writer's Workshop (Summer Term 2018)

Participant Testimonials: 

The instructor was excellent! Very good writer and teacher of writing. Good readings, good discussion.

The format worked well. Peer critiques of writing were thoughtful and helpful. Daly's thoughtful observations and suggestions were valuable.