Creative Writing 101 | New York City | 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

"This was a fantastic class. I always thought that great writers were born that way. This course taught me that practice, practice, and more practice contribute just as much to great writing."

- Jennifer Lund
Managing Director

"A whirlwind of a course, covering many different aspects of creative writing."

- Dinsdale Raddatz
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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
See also: Creative Writing 101 Online

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
Apr 17	Saturdays	272 W. 10 St.	12:00PM - 3:00PM
Apr 18	Sundays	555 8th Ave.	2:00PM - 5:00PM
Apr 19	Mondays	272 W. 10 St.	7:00PM - 10:00PM
Apr 19	Mondays	555 8th Ave.	7:00PM - 10:00PM
Apr 19	Mondays	555 8th Ave.	2:00PM - 5:00PM
Apr 20	Tuesdays	555 8th Ave.	10:00AM - 1:00PM
Apr 20	Tuesdays	1450 Broadway	7:00PM - 10:00PM
Apr 22	Thursdays	555 8th Ave.	7:00PM - 10:00PM
Apr 23	Fridays	555 8th Ave.	10:00AM - 1:00PM
May 18	Tuesdays	111 Wash. Pl.	7:00PM - 10:00PM

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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 25 students, ages 18 and up.

Starts	Meeting Day	Location	Time	Special	Enroll
May 22	Saturday	30 W. 16 St.	11:00AM - 6:00PM