Creative Writing 101 | Creative Writing Classes in NYC and Online with Professional Writing Instructors

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"This course has been a terrific way to provide me some discipline (goals, deadlines, focus), encouragement (lessons that give practical tips, positive feedback from a real-live person) and a community of like-minded yet unique individuals with similar needs and goals."

- Ruth Louden
Career Counsellor

"A great introduction to writing, since it never felt intimidating. A course that gives you a small collection of writing that you can expand after the course is over."

- Rebecca Mitsuse
Teacher

"Creative Writing 101 is a great way to dive into your creative side, even if you don't think you have much of one!"

- Christina Haviland
Environmental Scientist

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Are you eager to test the waters of creative writing but not sure where to start? Or how to start?

Have you written previously but been away from it? Or never studied before?

Our creative writing course will guide you surely and safely into the writing life. You will expand your powers of observation, imagination, and language. You will collect numerous tips on craft and practices. You will be exposed to various forms of creative writing in the fields of prose fiction and nonfiction. Ideas will be sparked, confidence acquired, and you’ll gain a sense of where to move onward with your writing.

Creative writing is one of the most stimulating and fulfilling ways to express yourself, and you’re never too young or too old to explore its wonders. So come on in. The water’s fine.

This course is an excellent precursor to any of Gotham’s other Level I courses.

Select a class: 6-week, One-Day

Level I
Creative Writing 101 | 6-week Workshop

In this six-week course, you will find:

Exercises that stretch your writing in various directions
A wealth of ideas to pursue and strategies for finding new ideas
Feedback from your instructor and fellow students in a completely supportive and no-pressure environment
Expansion of your powers of observation and imagination
Techniques for bringing your words to vivid life on the page
Guidance on how to find the stories and voice that are unique to you
Exposure to a range of writers and types of creative writing
Cultivation of good writing habits
Awareness of your strengths and weaknesses
Confidence gained through practice and praise
A safe playground in which to work through your obstacles and fears while having a wonderful time

Creative Writing 101 is for beginners or anyone who wants a refresher.

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New York City Classes

Tuition: $295. Registration Fee $25.

Each class strictly limited to 14 students, ages 18 and up.

Starts	Meeting Day	Location	Time	Special	Enroll
Oct 1	Wednesdays	555 8th Ave.	2:00PM - 5:00PM	No Class: Oct 8
Oct 4	Saturdays	272 W. 10 St.	12:00PM - 3:00PM
Oct 6	Mondays	272 W. 10 St.	7:00PM - 10:00PM	No Class: Oct 13
Oct 6	Mondays	555 8th Ave.	2:00PM - 5:00PM	No Class: Oct 13
Oct 7	Tuesdays	272 W. 10 St.	7:00PM - 10:00PM	No Class: Oct 21
Oct 14	Tuesdays	210 E. 77 St.	7:00PM - 10:00PM
Nov 2	Sundays	555 8th Ave.	10:00AM - 1:00PM	No Class: Nov 30

Online Classes

Tuition: $295. Registration Fee $25.

Each class strictly limited to 16 students, ages 18 and up.

Starts	Meeting Day	Location	Time	Special	Enroll
Sep 9	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class	CLASS FULL
Sep 16	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class	CLASS FULL
Sep 23	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class
Sep 23	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class	CLASS FULL
Oct 7	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class
Oct 21	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class
Nov 4	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class
Nov 25	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class

= Daytime Class

Creative Writing 101 | One-Day in NYC

The One-Day Workshops are fun, fast-paced immersions in a type of writing. You’ll get a mixture of brief lectures that hit the high-points and writing exercises that let you immediately try your hand at what you’ve just learned. The one-days provide an excellent overview of their fields, ideal for both the beginner and someone wanting a quick refresher course. Come in one day on the weekend with a notepad, pen, and desire to learn. By Monday, you’ll be a more knowledgeable and skilled writer.

One-Days are for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals.

New York City Classes

Tuition: $125. Registration Fee $25.

Each class strictly limited to 30 students, ages 18 and up.

Starts	Meeting Day	Location	Time	Special	Enroll
Sep 20	Saturday	30 W. 16 St.	11:00AM - 6:00PM
Nov 15	Saturday	30 W. 16 St.	11:00AM - 6:00PM

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