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Written in the Stars—A Workshop on Poetry and Astrology
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Even if we were all to speak the same language, we would speak it differently. This is what makes communication so exciting and so troublesome. For those of us who seek connection that is beyond our personal context, symbolic archetypes can offer a great deal of information. Like math, astrology is a system shared between many cultures (with variation granted for Vedic interpretations); its symbolic correlations can be found in ancient spiritual...
$150
How to Write Your Autobiography
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Each of us has a story to tell. But finding the words and voice to tell it with is an art and craft specific to each storyteller. This course will concentrate on each student’s unique approach to telling his or her tale. Not for the shy or faint of heart.
Advanced Poetry with Emily Fragos
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
In this advanced workshop, students strengthen their writing style and voice by addressing lucidity, the musical line and poetic unpredictability and originality — the transformative and magical power of the art. They also delve into poetry from around the world as inspiration for writing assignments. Students are chosen by Emily Fragos on the basis of a manuscript submission. Click here for submission guidelines.
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Reading Calvino with Joseph Luzzi
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Italo Calvino is synonymous to readers worldwide of the literary imagination’s power to create alternate worlds of staggering beauty. In this course, we will consider the Italian author’s remarkable mix of compelling cultural analysis and otherworldly fantasy in three of his most enduring works: Invisible Cities, Six Memos for the Next Millennium, and If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler. Our conversations will explore such...
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.
$25
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...
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
$385
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...
$145
Life Stories
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
For people who have lived and worked and want to write about their childhood as well as their more recent past. Whether you are a published writer or last wrote in a childhood diary, you are welcome in this class. Mark Twain said, “The difference between the almost right word & the right word is the difference between lightning and lightning bug.” Finding the right word is the goal of this workshop. Suggested weekly assignments will...
The Art of Personal Narrative
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 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...
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
Shaping the Stories in Our Lives
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
Every life has stories worth writing. This class provides tools to overcome fear of the blank page and writing prompts to jump-start the creative process. Inspired by collaborative discussion and examples of great writing, participants will hone in on their stories and explore elements of craft. No pre-registration requirement. Open to writers of all levels. Location Note: All classes are located at the West Side YMCA at 5 West 63rd Street....
Intro to Fiction
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
In this class, beginning and intermediate-level fiction students work toward building short stories and novel chapters by learning the elements of craft, which include conflict, tension, characterization, voice, setting, dialogue, and scene vs. summary. Class sessions will be devoted to craft lessons, studying excellent published works, and student exercises. In the final weeks of class, students will present a longer piece. Whether...
Filling the Well
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
This is the perfect class for fiction writers who want to be writing but aren't, or those who feel stuck on a current project. This is a generating class in which students write new material or advance pre-existing short stories or novel chapters. The class provides weekly deadlines, through fun and challenging prompts, that serve as pricks to the imagination to get you off and racing. Each class session is reserved for workshopping student work....
Going Deeper: Fiction Workshop
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
This fiction workshop is for experienced writers looking for feedback on their short stories and novel chapters. In a warm environment, students will receive honest, detailed feedback and learn techniques to improve craft, deepen fiction, and identify and tackle common storytelling problems. Each student will get to submit two pieces for workshopping over the six weeks and must have work ready to present. Prerequisite: This is...
Generative Workshop in Poetry
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Full Course Name Generative Workshop in Poetry with LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs What is it that informs our writing? Is it identity? Our mothers? Politics? Language? In this generative workshop, we will write and talk about what provokes and inspires us to write. Culturally we might write as our ancestors might have spoken. Perhaps some of us are not meant to write in a linear fashion. To be “roundabout” or circular may be closer to how our ears...
$100
The Art of the Image: A Poetry Master Class
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
This master class considers the construction of imagery in poetry—from subject to simile—and how the undertone of music in a line can help bolster that image. From Bishop’s fish to Shaughnessy’s octopus, from Williams’ plums to Hughes’ festering raisin—explore the image: what what drives our lines and what we often find most memorable about a poem.
$125
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Comics
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Use the basic elements of comics-making (narrative, composition, panel, rhythm, expression, word and thought balloons and more) to create comics in the fantasy and sci-fi genres. After viewing and discussing a variety of fantasy and sci-fi illustrations, students create original characters and storylines.
$125
Strange and Fantastical Tales
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
In this class, we’ll look at an assortment of genres—fairy tales, fairy tale retellings, fantasy, ghost stories, and other weird and wondrous fictions. The published works will serve as sources of inspiration as well as models of what's possible. We'll examine the requirements of each genre, and some techniques we'll study include: creating alternate worlds, skewing reality, finding original detail, creating compelling creatures, and effective...
Memoir Splash!
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
Take the plunge into the refreshing waters of memoir writing. Dip your toes, paddle in the shallows, observe the ripples on the surface, and dive into the depths. As we share and discuss short pieces, we'll explore elements of craft, tackle obstacles to creativity, and inspire one another. Whether a novice or experienced writer, you’ll enjoy the company of fellow swimmers, and emerge renewed. Location Note: All classes are located at the West...
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