Student Quotes

A great way to get your writing juices flowing!

I love it! I didn't think that an online class could be comparable to a real class; I never would have imagined it to be superior! Your online classes are the paradigm for all future online schools to emulate. Thanks to your class, I have already written the first 10 pages of my screenplay, and it's only the third week! You've made a lifelong Gotham student out of me.

This course is an eye-opener to anyone who is thinking about doing comedy.

The best investment I've made as a writer thus far.

A great introduction to writing serious poetry, offering a wide and creative perspective on how to think about crafting a poem.

A very enjoyable window into grammar.

This course ignites your desire to start writing for pleasure or for work and it also inspires you to seek out another class to take and find other writing adventures you can participate in.

Phrases I would use are “achievable deadlines for working people,” “constructive critiques from an eagle-eyed instructor” and “bloody good course.” Am I allowed to swear?

The best decision I ever made. The class helped me understand what I'm writing and how to make my career aspirations come to fruition.

It's awe-inspiring how much we can grow when we're surrounded by other writers and avid readers who lift each other up with encouragement and constructive critism.

I rode the train home scribbling ideas in a notebook. The next morning I got up and wrote another chapter of an easy-reader book I'm experimenting with. As I wrote, I thought about all I'd learned in class about character development, believable dialogue, confict and resolution, and making the whole thing interesting to a youngster. I can't think of a better investment of my time than to spend a Saturday in this class!

The instructor’s clarity of criticism had to open the minds of everyone in the course.

This is the best course I have ever taken, and since I have a master's degree, I have taken hundreds of courses.

Our teacher really connects with the students, tries to understand what kind of writing each individual student wants to do, and then gives very specific and constructive feedback.

The instructor made me feel so good about reaching beyond my comfort level.

If you have the slightest interest in learning about feature article writing, sign yourself up for this course.

Great way to learn how to become a songwriter, and taught by a successful, professional, well-respected songwriter.

I loved the flexibly this course offered for people with odd schedules.

I received a wealth of knowledge and feel better about blogging.

I enrolled in Romance I on a whim. It's what I love to read. Why not try writing it? I can't imagine a more supportive instructor and smarter fellow writers to encourage me every step of the way.