Student Quotes

I felt I stepped into a magical world inhabited by inspiring characters, ideas, writers and a very well-versed and supportive instructor.

A fun introduction to the elements that come together to make a successful screenplay.

The course places you in the world of screenwriting for a period of 10 weeks and is the perfect platform to share ideas, meet new people, and receive valuable feedback.

A great overview and a chance to try your hand at a variety of essay styles.

It opens your eyes to how different people will view your work.

I learned the nuts and bolts of memoir. Specifically, I got connected to the process of writing, and the course took it out of the theoretical and made it real for me.

A fantastic crash course in the basics of TV writing.

An incredible eye-opening experience that everyone should try at least once.

I walked away a much better writer and reader, ready to jump into my first novel!

Take this course and you'll be amazed at the incredible tools you can use to give your writing experience a great start.

I was thrilled to "meet" my fellow classmates through the bio/introduction the very first week because it made me feel as if I was in an actual classroom.

This course de-codes creative nonfiction and teaches real world techniques that writers can use, not only to be better at the craft, but to also navigate the business of writing creative non-fiction.

I would label this course "essential" for those wishing to avoid spending years wandering down blind literary alleyways.

That I was able to choose from the faculty someone relevant to my work—and who proved himself to be exceedingly capable as an instructor—was a ringing endorsement for Gotham Writers.

The instructor created an atmosphere of trust and helped students grow as writers and thinkers.

In just ten weeks, my understanding of film and what makes a good story has changed and evolved, and I feel well-prepared to write a far more compelling story now.

I was amazed by the teacher's ability to create a personal bond with each of us.

A great way to get your writing juices flowing!

It was an extremely rewarding experience—well organized, managed, and executed. I would like to take some other courses organized along the same lines. There were no negatives worth mentioning. I will recommend it highly to others. A superb class!

This was one of the most enjoyable and expertly directed classes I have ever taken. I look forward to being in one of this instructor's classes again.