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Advanced Fiction with Mark Doten

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

What is “voice” in fiction? How does one establish voice, sustain it, complicate or even undermine it? In this workshop, we will consider voice as a fundamental problem of craft and narrative, reading literary and theoretical works that illuminate questions of perspective, dialogue, mood, description, structure and tone. We’ll examine all of this in relation to our own short stories, in engaged and constructive discussions of the writing...

(1060) Advanced 18 and older
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$350

4 sessions

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Advanced Fiction with Paul La Farge

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

How do you structure a short story? In the readings for this workshop, we'll look at the ways in which various writers have imagined — and reinvented — story structure, in order to communicate narrative tension and emotional truth. We'll think about structure as it relates to our own work too, in constructive and thoughtful discussion of each student's writing. Note: Please expect the links 24-48hours before class start date

(1060) Advanced 18 and older
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$385
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Get Published: A Primer for Writing for the Web

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

You may have heard it's tough to make money as a writer, but the truth is some of the largest publications in the world pay people like you to write awesome content that brings readers to their sites. If you're ready to see your own byline alongside your favorite writers on the media channels you visit every day, sign up for this primer in getting published on the web. Whether it's your dream to make a living as a writer or you're just hoping...

(252) All levels 18 and older
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Personal Essay Writing

Q.E.D. @ 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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How to Free The Writer in You

The Academi Of Life @ 155 E 55th St, New York, NY

Everything in your life, from the mundane to the extraordinary, is a story waiting to be told. Many of us want to leave behind a record of our lives that we were here. Yes, our footprint. In this workshop, you will discover your own unique and powerful story. We will use the memoir form of writing to encourage you to live out loud and to help you comprehend the value of your life. “If you are not afraid of the voices in you, you will not fear...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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$125
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Writing for Stage and Screen

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Bring your story to life on stage or screen with a workshop at the West Side YMCA - Community Arts. Learn the fundamentals of dramatic writing, including story development, character creation, and dialogue, while receiving constructive feedback to inspire you towards completion. Whether you have a script in progress or simply want to be inspired, this course is perfect for all levels.

(30) All levels 18 and older
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$495

9 sessions

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Shadowbox Assemblages

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Use found materials to create a low-relief shadowbox, filled with a combination of found objects, magazine images and paint. Create visual poetry from the commonplace, inspired by Joseph Cornell. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?  A: No, make-up classes are not allowed since other classes may be full. Further, instructors are paid based on the number of students within their own classes, so attending a class outside...

(1060) All levels 18 and older
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$145
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Online Writing About Everyday Life

The Writers Studio @ Instructor-led Online Learning, New York, NY

Writers often find their richest material in their everyday lives. This material is easy to overlook as too pedestrian because it’s hard to see what’s so close to us. The exceptional poet James Schuyler revealed his longing for home in writing about his breakfast and Yannis Ritsos revealed his and his fellow prisoners’ anguish in exile in writing about daily life in a prison camp. In this six-week class, we’ll try out different narrative...

(7) All levels 18 and older
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$325

6 sessions

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Create or Die: Calling Forth the Writer Inside You

New York Open Center

Forget everything you’ve ever been told about writing. No special talent is required; great writers are simply those who are disciplined enough to show up and prove to the Muses that they are serious. Today, best-selling author Pam Grout will share a simple five-line invocation and daily exercises that she has used as her inspiration over a 20-year writing career, which includes 17 books, and dozens of magazine articles for some of the leading...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Words as Medicine,Words as Makers of Worlds

New York Open Center

The exploration of the self can be a perilous journey fraught with uncertainty and resistance from within and without. Writing, when approached with the right intent, can be a meditation and a way to come in contact with the unlit parts of who we are. This workshop is not intended to make you an author, but to help you use writing to connect you fully to the miraculous compass that is your mighty heart. Today, the award-winning writer, poet, educator...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Writing with Confidence

York College CPE @ 9450 159th St., New York, NY

You will be given the chance to build upon your professional and personal reading and writing experiences, as well as prepare to read and write confidently and effectively in a college or workplace setting. Note: One-time registration fee included in the price.

(64) Beginner 18 and older
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$195

7 sessions

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Fiction and Short Story Writing

Alaa Al Aswany Creative Writing Workshop @ 159 20th St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the art of writing from a master at his craft Through the magic of imagination, fiction takes us deep inside worlds and into the lives of characters. This workshop course teaches students to recognize the qualities that make for spellbinding fiction, including the natural rhythm and tone, mapping the structure, and shaping the content. The short story exemplifies a unique genre of writing. This workshop teaches the essential short story...

All levels 18 and older
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$670

10 sessions

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The Writer’s Group: Fine-tuning Your Story

Continuing Professional Studies at Bank @ 610 W 112th St, New York, NY

The Writer’s Group: Fine-tuning Your Story in a Supportive Community We are offering this lab for a small group of committed writers who enjoy the writing process and want to come together each month to share their works in progress and receive feedback from other committed writers. This is a safe, supportive place to try out what you've been working on independently in a facilitated workshop.  Occasional guest speakers from the publishing...

(17) All levels 18 and older
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$460

3 sessions

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Grammar Skills

New Horizons Computer Learning @ 462 Seventh Ave, New York, NY

In this course, students will learn how to improve their business writing skills by understanding grammar rules. Outline Lesson 1: The importance of grammar  Grammar skills   Improving grammar skills   Writing clearly   Nouns and verbs   Identifying nouns   Identifying verbs  Lesson 2: Pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs Pronouns   Identifying pronouns   Identifying...

(8) Beginner 18 and older
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$275
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Writing Satire

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

If you're ready to share a bold statement but want to leave a more lasting impact than you might with a Facebook rant, join us to explore the art of satire writing. For people who love The Onion, Reductress, McSweeney's and even Shakespeare, this class will offer an introductory lesson in satire, complete with writing exercises to help you hone the craft. We'll cover approaches to satire and topic generation, and will also offer tips for maximizing...

(252) Beginner 18 and older
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Documentary Story Structure

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

In this class, we will examine the step-by-step process of long-form story telling. We will focus on the use of the narrative three-act storytelling technique and explore different styles, such as cinema verite, investigative, and hybrid genres. We will also compare this to the process of producing short-form news pieces. Students will be assigned documentaries to watch, and they should come to the class with an idea they want to develop into a...

(64) All levels 18 and older
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$109

3 sessions

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Screenwriting Basics - One Day Intensive

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

This four-hour course covers the basics of screenwriting, from premise to outline to finished draft. Plus tips on building a career and maintaining a consistent work ethic. And your instructor will share his own story of how a self-taught guy with no connections got to make a Hollywood movie with major stars. Students of all levels are welcome.

(252) All levels 18 and older
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Contemporary Pointed Pen

Society of Scribes @ 214 E 21st St, New York, NY

Casual pointed pen adds your own personality to any writing. It can be elegant, sophisticated, fun and whimsical. There is a modern move for any occasion. This course is designed to explore some variations and twists to add that updated flair to your pointed pen calligraphy. We will explore the mechanics of pointed pen letter formation and work on the details and nuances of what gives this style of writing its elegance and grace while breaking...

(11) Intermediate 16 and older
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$200

2 sessions

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Web Series Writing and Development: The Essentials

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Want to create a web series but don’t know where to start? This class is for you. At this day-long workshop, learn the essentials of how to write and develop a web series on your own, and also get insight on how to create a series with a network. This course is taught by Sarah Salovaara, writer and director of the Gotham Award nominated series Let Me Die a Nun. Come in ready to learn about the writing process, independent production (how do...

(33) Beginner 18 and older
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$150

3 sessions

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Graphic Novel Workshop

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Join graphic novelist Josh Bayer to work on developing a substantial story in graphic novel form by building solid work skills and polishing your narrative abilities through weekly assignments and critiques. Additionally, students are encouraged to discover new tools and how to best improve their drawing, digital and technical skills. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

(1060) All levels 18 and older
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$242

6 sessions

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