“Writing was something I always thought was an unreachable talent. Now I've learned to do it, not dream about it.”

“I've learned that there's a lot more to romance writing than meets the eye.”

“If you have always wanted to write a spec script, this class will give you the knowledge and structure to do it.”

“An excellent way to fall in love with writing again.”

“The lectures and the feedback from the instructor were excellent—and I say that as a teacher myself. (We teachers tend to be hypercritical.)”

“The instructor is one of those teachers that immediately makes you feel you are in the right place. Not only does she have strong command of the material, she delivers it with enthusiasm and the desire to make sure the students really understand.”

“The readings were excellent examples of each craft element. I saw books I'd read before in new ways, and was introduced to new writers I'd never heard of. The lectures were in-depth and worthy of saving for deeper understanding down the line. Excellent class.”

“The course was very full of great information and exercises. I doubt you could fit more in.”

“A wonderful course that teaches how to watch movies in a new way and is also instructive if you want to begin writing screenplays yourself.”

“I was able to look at humor writing from several different angles that I had not thought of previously.”

“It helps you distinguish between the various types of nonfiction writing to determine where you are on the spectrum and what to study next.”

“I had never worked with the idea of children's literature and was nervous about what language to use, how detailed to be, et cetera. Both from the instructor and other students, I learned more about "less is more," and how to describe without adjectives.”

“A fine overview of what speculative fiction is all about.”

“Having never written anything other than required for work or school, I was apprehensive about the process and, frankly, somewhat intimidated. This course appealed equally well to anyone who wants to write-- from the novice to the experienced. I am taking two more!”

“I learned more in this course than I could possibly write here. The instructor was amazing online. The best I've ever had and I have taken 7 online courses at various places. My understanding of the issues related to writing a novel is light years ahead of where it was prior to the class.”

“Even though the class is online, the teacher is able to transcend the medium, creating an active, committed, effective learning environment.”

“The instructor brought his years of experience to us, and writers seldom get that without already having an agent.”

“A wonderful introduction to the art of writing children's books.”

“This course has changed my perspective on fiction.”

“Invaluable.”

“I just elevated my craft in poetry to a new level.”

“This course is for writers who want to be authors and realize that to do that they need to dedicate themselves to regularly writing, regular honest critiquing, and continuous learning about their writing process.”

“The teacher has inspired to me to such an extent that I feel like I can actually complete my novel now.”

“I found the instructor extremely straightforward and informative. A true pro!”

“I came home and told my daughter it was one of the best experiences of my life...truly.”

“The instructor was very effective and efficient in getting to the heart of the piece.”

“Having taken and liked a few live Gotham classes, I wanted something truly convenient. The online medium means no time spent waiting for trains, more time to focus on the class material and, ultimately, on writing.”

“This course is a great way to be introduced or reacquainted with the nuts and bolts of creating a fictional story.”

“Great intro course to article writing. I can honestly say that I now look at an article in a newspaper or magazine in a completely different light!”

“This class was a wonderful mix of lecture, assignments, exchanges, and critiques. I've learned so much. My technique has improved, and I will continue to refer to the lectures as I write my memoir.”

“I live in Hong Kong, and I found it fabulously easy to participate in my own time zone and not feel any different.”

“The instructor had a great ability to explain things. If I found myself not understanding, she elaborated, provided examples and guided me.”

“The entire experience was pleasurable.”

“I've learned how to dig deeper into the dynamics and mechanics of film and make more meaningful connections between theme, character, and narrative.”

“The instructor was knowledgeable and realistic about all aspects of screenwriting.”

“Everything in this class was organized and structured to perfection.”