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

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"I found that simply taking this course has improved my attitude about my job and my life in general because I finally feel like I'm doing something I want to do...something that makes me happy."

- Jennifer Rome
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"There is no pressure, and keeping that in mind allows you to be expressive without worrying about your grade or what others are going to think."

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"Creative Writing 101 was one of the highlights of my week. The three hours flew by and it was a wonderful way to dip back into the pool of writing in a comfortable and fun atmosphere."

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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
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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 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: $299. Registration Fee $25.

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

Starts	Meeting Day	Location	Time	Special	Enroll
Jul 8	Mondays	272 W. 10 St.	7:00PM - 10:00PM
Jul 8	Mondays	555 8th Ave.	10:00AM - 1:00PM
Jul 9	Tuesdays	555 8th Ave.	10:00AM - 1:00PM
Jul 9	Tuesdays	1450 Broadway	7:00PM - 10:00PM
Jul 10	Wednesdays	555 8th Ave.	7:00PM - 10:00PM
Jul 14	Sundays	555 8th Ave.	12:00PM - 3:00PM
Aug 10	Saturdays	555 8th Ave.	10:00AM - 1:00PM	No Class: Aug 31, Sep 14

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Online Classes

Tuition: $299. Registration Fee $25.

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

Starts	New Lecture	Location	Time	Special	Enroll
Jun 18	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class	CLASS FULL
Jun 25	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class
Jul 9	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class
Jul 16	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class
Jul 23	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class
Aug 6	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class
Aug 20	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class

Creative Writing 101 | One-Day in NYC

The One-Day Intensives 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 to class with a notepad, pen, and desire to learn. By the end of the day, you’ll be a more knowledgeable and skilled writer.

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

One-Day Intensives are offered in NYC on Fridays and weekends throughout the year.

Gotham also offers two and four-week seminars, including: How to Get Published, Hit Send: Publishing Short Nonficiton, How to Blog, Nonfiction Book Proposal, and How to Sell Your Screenplay.

This course will help unleash your creativity as a writer of prose fiction and nonfiction and ignite a variety of ideas.

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
Jun 22	Saturday	Hunter College W.	11:00AM - 6:00PM
Jun 28	Friday	555 8th Ave.	10:00AM - 5:00PM
Aug 16	Friday	555 8th Ave.	10:00AM - 5:00PM