Student Quotes

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.

The class exceeded my expectations. It was extremely helpful and informative in ALL areas, and I learned a great deal from the instructor on Children's Literature in general.

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.

This course gives you an opportunity to relive your childhood and use your imagination to its fullest capacity.

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.

A fun and intriguing introductory course to children's writing that forces you to realize the amount of creativity and hard work that was poured into some of your favorite childhood stories.

You might feel weird about an online class, in the sense that you may not get the same benefits as being in a classroom, BUT you get so much. Printable lectures, feedback, teacher accessibility and even a weekly lounge for touching base and meeting the others.

An excellent course to take if you want an overview of the field.

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.

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

A great way to amp up your writing. The time I spent online in my Gotham class was the greatest "me" time I've had in years--and my writing has improved exponentially!

The teacher sparked parts of my imagination that I didn't know were there.

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

Best thing I've done for my writing career.

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

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

I would liken this class to an oasis for a weary desert nomad, a place that feeds, nourishes, and strengthens a writer's soul.

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.

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

An absolute necessity if you wish to become a children's books author.