Student Quotes

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

I went from nothing to having a full manuscript in a few weeks (even if not in final form). I'm very proud of that, and it wouldn't have happened without this class!

Gotham took me from thinking about writing a children's book to actually writing one.

This course helped me sculpt and polish my work so that others might enjoy it, in print. Wish me luck!

This is now my third class at Gotham and every teacher has been top notch.

The teacher is not a pushover, but she definitely is an encourager. She offers sage advice, honest criticism, and a wealth of knowledge from her personal experiences as a published author.

I feel like I've made my story so much better in just a few short months. Thank you!

I was completely in awe of how the teacher skillfully worked with each of our writing pieces.

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!

It has everything you need to motivate you as a writer.

This class taught me so much about the craft of writing children's books. It grew my love of books even more!

It helps you get into the psyche of the modern-day kid and tells you everything you need to include in your writing to impress the current generation.

I would definitely recommend Gotham as a way to start a writing journey, recommit yourself to writing, or to simply let your creative juices flow and imagination fly.

This class gives you the tools, confidence and opportunity to kick off your children's book project.

A delightful experience.

I have taken many writing courses over the past few years, but this is the first that has ever inspired me to write every single day. This course helped me to stretch my writing muscles beyond anywhere they'd ever been before.

The best part was how the instructor brought it to life. He provided a safe environment to stretch and try things. His encouragement, constructive criticism and suggestions provided the basis for a complete and fun learning experience.

The course introduced the skill of writing for children in a very comprehensible and exciting way. Almost a must if you're serious about children's writing.

Excellent. Inspiring. Motivating.

It was not only a comprehensive overview and introduction to the world of children's literature and publishing, but also one of the most clear, thorough and informative guides to writing and, more importantly, storytelling that I have ever encountered.