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Intro to Poetry Writing

Classeteria @ 284 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY

What makes a poem a poem? How do poems engage us, surprise us, make us laugh, or give us goosebumps? Emily Dickinson said, “If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.” How do poets make us feel this way? In this workshop you will read modern poets (Dickinson, Frost, Gluck, Neruda, Roethke,Stevens, Tate, Whitman) and develop an awareness of the techniques they use (structure, music, line breaks, stanzas,...

(3) Beginner 18 and older
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$200

4 sessions

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Creative Writing

Brooklyn Public Library @ 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY

Creative Writing Workshop with Aimee Herman, poet and writing instructor. Participants will read and evaluate poems and stories, answer prompts and create and critique their own work. Note: This program is free and open to all adults, with general seating. Pre-registration does not guarantee a seat.

(91) All levels 17 and older
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Self Publishing 101

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

In this introductory two hours course on self-publishing, Vikram will share with students his own story of self-publishing with detailed emphasis on preparation and the process of putting a book together and getting it printed. This is a small and interactive class, so the students can share their own aspirations and goals in publishing. Students will be encouraged to share their own stories and efforts of their ventures. Each student should have...

(252) Beginner 18 and older
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No Wrong Way to Begin A Play

The Brick @ 628 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY

No Wrong Way to Begin A Play is a prompt-based, generative writing workshop about getting over the hurdle of the first blank page, writing through blocks and creative multitasking.  Through improv, dialogue gathering, character finding and world building exercises, you will create webs, bundles, collages and bouquets of new play beginnings.

All levels 18 and older
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$300

4 sessions

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Science Fiction & Fantasy Writing Level 1

Gotham Writers Workshop @ 1501 Broadway St, New York, NY

Science Fiction and Fantasy may transport readers to a planet light-years away or deep inside the caves of a far-distant past. Whether extrapolating science into futuristic technology or conjuring new forms of mabe, opening the door to any possibility. To write great science fiction or fantasy, you must splice together the skills of a fiction writer with the ability to make the imaginary seem true. Here you will learn the special requirements of...

(745) All levels 18 and older
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$460

10 sessions

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Moms Who Write

Classeteria @ 284 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY

This workshop is for busy moms who want to write creatively. Through in class prompts, we will explore the stories we have in us. No cheesiness allowed.

(3) All levels 18 and older
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Design Thinking Bootcamp

The Design Gym @ 320 5th Ave, New York, NY

Design Thinking is a creative problem solving method and mindset. It’s human-centered, iterative, and collaborative. By using empathetic research techniques, creative brainstorming skills, and rapid prototyping techniques, Design Thinking leads to more interesting and effective ideas. It’s also pretty fun! In this Bootcamp, you will learn: A common language for using the five-phase Design Thinking process Tools that you can apply immediately...

(50) All levels 18 and older
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$675
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Getting Published in the Digital Age

Publishizer @ 279 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY

Writing is a deeply satisfying creative endeavour, but most writers never get their works to readers or publishers. The publishing world is complicated and difficult to navigate, and many authors do not know how to find a readership or a publisher for their writing. Crowdfunding is a phenomenal new tool for authors, changing the landscape of the publishing world. The brains behind Publishizer will show you how crowd-funding is disrupting the book...

All levels 21 and older
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Summoning The Magic From Your Poetry & Photography

The Tiny Cupboard @ 1717 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY

Summoning The Magic From Your Poetry & Photography Manuscript Do you think your poems and photographs have a power, language, and magic of their own? Maybe they have just the right energy to pair well in a book of poetry and photography. In this intimate workshop, meet author/artist Christine Sloan Stoddard, and go through exercises to help you see the strengths in your work. Together, we will look at sample poetry and photography work, including...

All levels 18 and older
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Weekend Workshop: Playwriting Jumpstart

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 312 W 36th St, New York, NY

For playwrights, actors, directors, designers and anyone interested in exploring the creative process and broadening their skills in storytelling. Whether you are new to playwriting or in the middle of a project, you already possess, deep inside you, everything you need to jumpstart your art and bring forth your unique voice. For theatre artists and writers of all genres looking for ideas, this workshop includes a series of in-class exercises which...

(66) Beginner 18 and older
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$225

2 sessions

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Finding your Voice: A 5-Week Stand Up Comedy Class

Q.E.D.

This 5-week course will serve as a laboratory for creating original stand-up material while discovering your truth and voice. You will learn how to translate your ideas into a crafted act through proper joke structure, writing & editing techniques and an unashamed commitment to your own, unique sense of humor! Instructor Christi Chiello (Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, IFC’s Comedy Crib, It’s Christi, B*tch! at Joe’s Pub)...

(252) All levels 16 and older
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Playwriting: Short Forms

Primary Stages ESPA

A quick glance through any play submission call board proves it: short plays are in high demand. Developing a strong portfolio of short plays is one of the fastest ways to become a produced playwright. Short plays require an ability to convey character, effective dialogue, and action without extensive exposition, and in this 10-week class, you’ll learn how not to waste a single word. From this class, you’ll take away the skills to craft surprising...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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Lyric Writing

Primary Stages ESPA

Lyrics are the foundation of musical theater storytelling and, for many playwrights, the final frontier. This 8-week class will teach you to apply your existing storytelling impulses to a lyric format. This class might be for you if you are: An early-career lyricist looking for a comprehensive introduction to this exciting and collaborative form. A playwright looking to delve into the world of musicals. A musical theater artist who wants to...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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Screenwriting Structure

Primary Stages ESPA

Describing his process, Woody Allen has said, “The idea emerges and once it gets to the writing stage, all the work’s been done.  It’s really all the pre-work that’s the real heavy work.”   This 10-week class will focus on all the “pre-work” that goes into transforming the glimmer of an idea into a full length screenplay. You will first screen several contemporary films and analyze the basic principles of the traditional three-act...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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Getting to the Rewrite

Primary Stages ESPA

Completing a draft is a huge accomplishment, but shifting your point of view from writing to rewriting can be disorienting and murky. In this 2-day writing workshop with Melissa Ross, you will dig into the play, ask it new questions, and emerge with a clear vision for your rewrites. This class might be for you if you: Have a draft of a play that you are ready to begin the revision process on, but need to get organized before embarking on rewrites....

(11) All levels 18 and older
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The Rewrite

Primary Stages ESPA

As soon as you finish your last line of dialogue, the need for rewrites begins. Open to new and returning students, this class will start by establishing individualized writing goals to conquer over ten weeks. Whether you choose to embark on a rewrite of your entire play or focus on individual scenes, writing exercises and in-class discussion will inspire you to ask new questions of your play, look at it from various angles, and deconstruct it with...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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A Play in 4 Days with Julian Sheppard

Primary Stages ESPA @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY

Starting a new play is like embarking on an adventure, and even the most seasoned explorers depend on their tool kit. Set yourself on the path to success by asking and answering the questions necessary to harness these tools and begin a successful first draft. Over four days, you will study character, dialogue, and structure, and then launch a new play.    Day 1: Meet and develop your central characters.   Day 2: Explore...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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$420
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Circuit Training for Writers - Getting It Written

Primary Stages ESPA

Work it out…this is the pentathlon for writers. In each session of this 5-week class, a different award-winning playwright will throw writing exercises at you to make those creative muscles burn. Whether you need to combat writer’s block, work through a problematic scene, or just raise your writing to the next level, each instructor will challenge you to push even harder. You’ll leave this class with an arsenal of tried-and-true writing exercises...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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Circuit Training for Writers - Getting It Ready

Primary Stages ESPA

Putting yourself out there as a professional playwright takes more than just getting the words down on the page, but for many playwrights, the “business” end is the final, most terrifying frontier. This brand new Circuit Training class is designed to help you face, and—gasp! even enjoy—the process of developing the strong relationships required to take your play from the page to the stage. Led by an all-star team of power players, self-pitching...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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Write Your Own Hamlet (Online)

Primary Stages ESPA

Write a full-length play using William Shakeaspere's Hamlet as a blueprint in this 8-week class! You can set your version of Hamlet in Nazi Germany, during the Black Plague, or even on Mars in this fun and interactive class. This class might be for you if you are: A playwright looking to delve into the craft of adaptation. An artist of any type who loves Shakespeare and wants to explore retelling his work. Curious about Shakespeare and want...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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