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Gotham offers students the opportunity to receive a Certificate in Fiction Writing, Memoir Writing or Screenwriting after completing a structured program of courses.

Goals
To be awarded a certificate, students are expected to fulfill these primary goals for their chosen form of writing

A mastery of the fundamental elements of the writer's craft
An ability to deliver incisive criticism
The completion of a portfolio of high-level writing

Courses of Study
This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete these required courses:

Certificate Program in Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing - Level I

Fiction Writing - Advanced (Must take twice)

Novel Writing - Advanced

Novel Writing - Master Class

Fiction Writing - Master Class

How To Get Published

Reading Fiction -

Certificate Program in Memoir

Memoir Writing - Level I

Memoir Writing - Advanced (Must take three times)

Nonfiction Book Proposal - Level I or

How To Get Published

Certificate Program in Screenwriting

Screenwriting - Level I

Screenwriting - Advanced (Must take three times)

How To Sell Your Screenplay

Script Analysis -

To Receive a Certificate: Upon completion of the certificate requirements, send a written request with your name, mailing address, and phone number to:

Mail: Certificate Program
Gotham Writers' Workshop
555 Eighth Avenue Suite 1402
New York, NY 10018-4352
E-mail: certificate@write.org