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Novel Writing Courses NYC

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Learn the art of crafting compelling plots, complex characters, and engaging dialogue in this intensive novel writing class in NYC. Develop essential skills and techniques to bring your fiction to life and captivate readers.

Unfortunately, no classes in-person in NYC have spots left, but 4 classes live online are available.

Novel II: Intermediate Novel Writing Workshop

Writing Pad

Take your novel to the next level with Gretchen McNeil, bestselling author of 13 Novels and Get Even (Netflix), in this exclusive online workshop. Get personalized feedback and custom exercises while being part of a tight-knit writing group. Make a significant dent in your novel and bring in your work for expert feedback.

(59) Intermediate 18 and older
$425

5 sessions

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Novel I: Intro to Novel Writing Workshop

Writing Pad

Learn the fundamentals of long-form fiction in this five-week online workshop. Novelist Jennifer Brody will guide you through creating a thrilling story arc, developing characters, and crafting irresistible dialogue. Bring your own novel and receive targeted feedback every session!

(59) Beginner 18 and older
$425

5 sessions

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Finish that Novel!

Santa Monica College

Unlock your inner author and bring your unfinished manuscript or story idea to life in a supportive and professional environment. Get expert feedback, personal critiques, and a winning strategy for completing your novel to your satisfaction at Santa Monica College. Don't miss your chance to make your writing dreams a reality.

(513) All levels 18 and older
$108

6 sessions

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Novel 101

Writing Pad

Are you ready to embark on your journey to become a successful novelist? Join celebrated author Jennifer Brody in a one-day online intensive at Writing Pad, where she will teach you the fundamentals of long-form fiction and the art of creating captivating characters, dialogue, and conflict. Don't miss this opportunity to gain the tools you need to bring your story to life!

(59) Beginner 18 and older
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Novel-Writing with Sandra Newman

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

In this workshop, students will be able to submit three excerpts from a novel in progress for close reading and group discussion. We'll discuss general issues of writing fiction, but focus on the specific problems of writing a novel: developing a narrative voice that doesn't run out of steam after two chapters; writing characters who change and are gradually revealed; and how to structure a plot over 200+ pages. We'll be reading a selection of...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$500

8 sessions

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Novel Writing: Stephen Wright

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

Hone your novel in this yearlong course, which offers extended sessions for intensive workshopping with Wright, author of Processed Cheese.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$445

7 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

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$242

6 sessions

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The Art and Craft of Novel Writing

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

You have an idea for a novel. Perhaps you’ve sketched out some characters or jotted down some scenes. Maybe you’ve written a few chapters, or a first draft — or maybe you haven't been able to get started. This workshop will help you proceed from where you are, whether that’s Square One or somewhere along the way. Writing a novel involves creating a world populated by compelling characters while making sure every moment brings the story to...

(30) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$353

6 sessions

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Kyung-sook Shin: I’ll Be Right There

The Korea Society @ 950 3rd Ave, New York, NY

Kyung-sook Shin, one of Korea’s most acclaimed writers and author of the international bestseller Please Look After Mom, has written a seventh novel, I’ll Be Right There, a coming-of-age story set in South Korea’s turbulent 1980s. Following the June 3rd release of the English translation of I’ll Be Right There, Ms Shin will visit to discuss her life and writing, as well as her latest book. A reception and book signing will...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Developmental Intensive

Ideasmyth at The Writers Room @ West 50's, New York, NY

Make your greatest ambition a polished–and published!–reality. Ideasmyth’s Developmental Intensive invites serious writers and creative professionals working in any genre and any form (memoirs, blogs, website copy, article pitch letters, screenplays, novels, one-person shows, poetry cycles, proposals, business plans, etc.) to prepare work for professional submission. Each class opens with a mini-lecture on an element of craft, working habits...

Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,450

8 sessions

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Workshop: Story Structure in the YA Novel

Karmen Lizzul Writing Workshops @ 134 W 29th St, New York, NY

This workshop is for writers who want to write or are currently working on a novel. This workshop examines story structure in three contemporary YA novels.  Please read these three novels before the workshop. If you don't read the books you will still come away with some guidelines for developing your YA novel. Read the books and the experience will be much richer. "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson  "Brooklyn Burning" by Steve Brezenoff ...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Book Proposal Intensive

Ideasmyth at The Writers Room

This in-person, seminar-based workshop will provide you with mentorship and support through a rigorous and pragmatic four-week program (plus two coaching sessions) as you complete a fully viable book proposal and agent cover letter, including (up to 120) proposal pages (with sample chapters) at a significant discount from Ideasmyth’s private editing and coaching rates. Whenever appropriate, Victoria will make personal introductions on behalf of...

Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Book Proposal Intensive

Ideasmyth at The Writers Room @ West 50's, New York, NY

This in-person, seminar-based workshop will provide you with mentorship and support through a rigorous and pragmatic four-week program (plus two coaching sessions) as you complete a fully viable book proposal and agent cover letter, including (up to 120) proposal pages (with sample chapters) at a significant discount from Ideasmyth’s private editing and coaching rates. Whenever appropriate, Victoria will make personal introductions on behalf of...

Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,450
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Summer Camp: The Graphic Novel (Grades 3-5)

One River School @ 49 N Dean St, Englewood, NJ

Incorporate the world of art and text through graphic novel illustrations! Students will take part in all of the art making and writing processes including developing a protagonist, conceptualizing a fictional story, illustrating these scenes, and more. Students will explore popular graphic novels such as Kingdom Come, Marvels, and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns to inspire their creations!

(13) All levels 8 - 10 years old
No upcoming schedules
$385

5 sessions

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Reviews for Novel Writing Courses in NYC

Novel Writing Courses in NYC are rated 4.4 stars based on 1,684 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Kyung-sook Shin: I’ll Be Right There

    Reviewed by Beth Flanders on 6/6/2014
    The event was superb. I was surprised that the author's presentation was in Korean, but there was a translator there and although I'm certain she didn't interpret every word spoken and only got the gist and then some, I still got so much out of it - more than I can say. Please keep me posted about any other presentations by authors that you have in future. Again, a wonderful, wonderful event.

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