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"An eye-opener."
- Lydia Hoffman
 Freelance Journalist
"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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Creative Writing

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 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
Jan 19 Tuesdays 555 8th Ave. 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Jan 19 Tuesdays 1450 Broadway 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Jan 21 Thursdays 555 8th Ave. 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Jan 23 Saturdays 272 W. 10 St. 12:00PM - 3:00PM
No Class: Feb 13
Jan 24 Sundays 555 8th Ave. 2:00PM - 5:00PM
No Class: Feb 14
Jan 25 Mondays 272 W. 10 St. 7:00PM - 10:00PM
No Class: Feb 15
Jan 25 Mondays 555 8th Ave. 7:00PM - 10:00PM
No Class: Feb 15
Feb 1 Mondays 555 8th Ave. 2:00PM - 5:00PM
No Class: Feb 15
Mar 3 Wednesdays 555 8th Ave. 10:00AM - 1:00PM
No Class: Mar 31
= Daytime Class

Online Classes  
Tuition: $295. Registration Fee $25.  
Each class strictly limited to 16 students, ages 18 and up.

Starts New Lecture Location Time Special Enroll
Nov 17 Tuesdays Online 24 hrs. a day
Nov 24 Tuesdays Online 24 hrs. a day
Dec 1 Tuesdays Online 24 hrs. a day
Jan 5 Tuesdays Online 24 hrs. a day
Jan 19 Tuesdays Online 24 hrs. a day
Feb 2 Tuesdays Online 24 hrs. a day
Feb 16 Tuesdays Online 24 hrs. a day
Mar 2 Tuesdays Online 24 hrs. a day
= 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 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.


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
Jan 9 Saturday 352 7th Ave. 11:00AM - 6:00PM


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