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Essay Writing Classes NYC

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Learn the art of crafting compelling essays in various styles and formats through interactive workshops and expert guidance in NYC. Enhance your writing skills and master the techniques to effectively convey your ideas and arguments.

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Essay & Opinion Writing Level 1: 10 Week Workshop

Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school @ 555 8th Ave, New York, NY

This course gives you a firm grounding in the basics of essay/opinion writing craft and gets you writing an essay or opinion piece (or two). Course components: Lectures Writing exercises Workshopping of student projects (each student presenting work two times) Essay & Opinion I is for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals. Essay & Opinion Writing I — Syllabus Introduction to Essay & Opinion Writing: The...

(746) Beginner 18 and older
$490

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Personal Essay Writing Intensive (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school

Refine your writing skills and learn how to express your viewpoints effectively in this intensive course . Explore various forms of viewpoint writing such as personal essays, op-eds, and reviews, while also gaining insight into writing craft and marketing strategies. 

(746) All levels 18 and older
$200

2 sessions

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Essay & Opinion Writing Level 1 (Self-Paced)

Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school

Discover the secrets of effective and compelling essay and opinion writing in this workshop. Explore different forms of viewpoint writing, from personal essays to op-eds, and learn essential writing craft techniques. 

(746) Beginner 18 and older
$464

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Essay & Opinion Writing Level 1 (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school

Craft your voice and opinions into compelling essays. Explore personal essays, op-eds, reviews, and more in this course. Learn the art of persuasion and creative nonfiction structure to effectively share your viewpoints.

(746) Beginner 18 and older
$464

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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay with Clare Almand

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Transform your personal story into an essay worthy of top-tier publications like the New York Times. With expert guidance from a published writer, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling narrative, nail the perfect hook, and sharpen your theme. By the end, you'll have a polished essay ready for submission and a clear path to publication.

(62) All levels 16 and older
$425

5 sessions

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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay 101 with Brett Paesel

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Unlock the secrets to writing a compelling personal essay with expert guidance from a published writer. This course teaches you how to turn everyday experiences into powerful narratives, with tips on crafting stories that capture the attention of top publications. Start your journey toward writing an essay worthy of outlets like the New York Times or Salon.

(62) All levels 16 and older
$95
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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay with Brett Paesel

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Dream of publishing a personal essay in *The New York Times*? Let Brett Paesel, a *Modern Love* contributor, guide you through the process. In this workshop, you'll learn the unspoken expectations of the format, receive expert feedback, and craft a polished essay ready for submission. Perfect for writers looking to break into prestigious publications and elevate their personal storytelling.

(62) All levels 16 and older
$425

5 sessions

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Personal Essay 1 with Tammy Delatorre

Writing Pad See all classes by this school

Master the art of crafting compelling personal narratives that captivate readers and leave a lasting impact. Enhance your writing skills and explore the intricate process of transforming personal experiences into essays.

(62) All levels 16 and older
$425

5 sessions

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The Art of Personal Narrative

West Side YMCA - Community Arts See all classes by this school @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

This open-level class is for anyone interested in writing personal narrative in any form: memoir, creative nonfiction, or personal essay. Through insightful critique and focused discussion, we hone the tools of strong writing: distinctive voice, precise language, resonant imagery, vivid sensory description, dramatic scene and dialogue, and inventive form. Location Instructions: Students will need to check in with reception, and on their first visit...

(32) All levels 18 and older
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$402

7 sessions

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Take Your Personal Essay From Promising to Publishable

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism See all classes by this school @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

If you love the personal essay, have been working on a piece and want to take it to the next level–and dream of seeing it in print or online–this hands-on master class with Self magazine editor Paula Derrow will help you get there. Personal essays are everywhere from the Styles section of The New York Times to your favorite blog to the Op Ed pages of your hometown paper. But what does it take to write a compelling, focused, personal essay that...

(64) All levels 18 and older
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$150

2 sessions

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Personal Essay Writing

Q.E.D. See all classes by this school @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Everyone has a story. Now, it's time to share yours. Personal essays expose what makes us human. From fundamental truths about life to stories that illustrate the sheer absurdity of the world around us, our experiences shape us and help better understand one another — and ourselves. This class offers insight into the personal essay ideation process and will help writers draw out stories to craft into a narrative format. Open to all levels, we'll...

(252) All levels 18 and older
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Writing Your Mind: The Art of the Personal Essay

Bronxville Adult School See all classes by this school @ 177 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY

For most of us, generating ideas is easy—we've got opinions, stories to share, points of view—but crafting these beginning points into a powerful political or persuasive personal essay can feel like an overwhelming project. In this inspiring course, each student will work to bring an essay to fruition, from conception to first draft to completion, with careful attention to craft, clarity of ideas, and an emphasis on personal voice. This is an...

(20) All levels 18 and older
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$155

5 sessions

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Reviews for Essay Writing Classes in NYC

Essay Writing Classes in NYC are rated 4.4 stars based on 1,176 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Personal Essay Writing

    Reviewed by Golriz J. on 2/10/2020
    Beautiful group, lovely teacher with lots of great insight and writing background.
  • Personal Essay Writing

    Reviewed by Joshua V. on 6/27/2018
    Whitney was great. I am interested in writing college admission essays and scholarship papers but would recommend this class to anyone interested in personal essay writing

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