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Writing Classes in NYC are rated 4.4 stars based on 971 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

• Flash Fiction & Nonfiction

  Anonymous • May 13, 2025
  Loved the teacher and also the group, had a great experience!

• Filmmaking Essentials: Screenwriting

  Anonymous • March 10, 2024
  Elisabeth was great and fun to work with.

• How to Write an Award-Winning Screenplay (Private 2-Hour Session)

  damien l. • February 7, 2023
  Emine Durson is magic. She is so on point and detail oriented and talented. I am extremely grateful for the 2 hours she made her gifts available to me.

• Holiday Greens Workshop

  Donna S. • December 4, 2022
  I really enjoyed this class. Teacher was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this class

• Screenwriting I: 10-Week Workshop

  Anonymous • June 17, 2021
  Jeremy is a great teacher!

• Executive Presence

  Sonnya • January 12, 2021
  The whole program was well thought out and organized. The facilitators were phenomenal. I loved it!

• Communicating to Resolve Conflict

  Jialan S • January 8, 2021
  Exercises were very effective, fun, and truly contributed to the effectiveness of the workshop. The instructions were clear and effective too. I enjoyed the workshop. Thank you!

• Communicating to Resolve Conflict

  Natalie T • December 7, 2020
  I feel as though I gained valuable, visible skills in my communication. Seeing start to finish and the second recording was incredible.

• Communicating to Resolve Conflict

  Patricia P • November 23, 2020
  The whole program and flow was fantastic and easy to understand. I was curious if they were going to change us in one day, but to my surprise it did. We all are coming out with a new perspective and self awareness.

• Executive Presence

  Val K • November 18, 2020
  I thought this was great! Perfect balance of quirky & practical. Usually video modules are dull, but this was done smart & efficient!

• Dynamic Interactions

  Liz P • November 17, 2020
  The recordings, practice exercises, and small class size all led to great discussion. Ching was an awesome presenter! Thank you!

• Executive Presence

  Nicholas M • November 6, 2020
  I really enjoyed learning the skills needed to improve my overall presence. This will come in handy as I continue to work directly with clients.

• Executive Presence

  Himashi S • October 5, 2020
  Great training, valuable takeaways, very effective exercises. Loved seeing the progress I made throughout the day - immediate satisfaction!!

• Presenting with Impact

  Liana • September 30, 2020
  It was a great way of getting out of my comfort zone as I am horrified of public speaking & presentations. Thank you so much for a day filled with knowledge & advancements.

• Creative Writing 101: 6 Weeks

  Vierka V. • August 19, 2020
  The instructor, Carter, was knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. I enjoyed the chats and discussions as well as the material we read. Great class for beginners likes me!

• Creative Writing 101: 6 Weeks

  Icesis G. • August 17, 2020
  I love that we were guided within the full 6 weeks on everything from Getting Started/Getting back to Writing Again to How to Publish/Get Yourself Out There and in between we learned great tips and ways to strengthen our writing. The Instructor Divya was also great, very patient, clear and encouraging. A great session for first time writers or for those who always used to write and are trying to find their way back!

• Don't Think, Just Write - Online

  Anonymous • July 10, 2020
  Ines is a wonderful instructor who helps you to think about how to construct your story and build your character. I’m very grateful to have found her class!

• Creative Writing 101: 6 Weeks

  Anonymous • May 13, 2020
  This class was really fun and educational. I recommend for anyone who is interested in writing!

• Build Your Journaling Practice

  Linda D. • April 28, 2020
  I absolutely loved this class! Kelly Laughlin is an incredible instructor who is clearly passionate about journaling. During this pandemic it gave me such joy to meet and interact with Kelly and all of the other participants. Thank you Kelly for inspiring me to journal once again.

• Poetry as Living Practice

  Kathleen N. • April 27, 2020
  I thought the instructor, Kat, was knowledgeable and an interesting speaker. Zoom was an excellent way to take the class. I appreciated that the class had no,pressure to share and was easy going.

• Virtual Introduction to Creative Writing

  Matthew E. • April 12, 2020
  Alyssa was very thoughtful and nurturing. She helped me both hone the skills I had as well as get me out of my comfort zone as a writer, all in the span of an hour.

• Grammar Essentials

  Anonymous • April 1, 2020
  Grace is an amazing teacher! The class was informative and clear.

• Writing for Stage and Screen

  Rita W. • February 11, 2020
  I couldn't have taken a better workshop with a better group of writers. Trying a new genre or anything new comes with challenges. (That's my case!) Our leader and the group of writers with varying interests and levels of professionalism are insightful, encouraging and a lot of fun! The exercises and takeaways will serve me in other forms of writing. I prefer the insider tips and guidance to the academic approach. If you learn by doing, this is for you. These few weeks went by too quickly. I'm signing up again!

• Personal Essay Writing

  Golriz J. • February 10, 2020
  Beautiful group, lovely teacher with lots of great insight and writing background.

• Write-In

  CARMEN J. • February 9, 2020
  The class was so encouraging! I’ve been writing for years, but to myself. It was a good feeling to know that my writing reached others. I can now take a steps towards leaning in to reveal more of my writings.

• Write-In

  Victor M. • January 6, 2020
  Such a great class! Easy going and a safe space to share and brainstorm with the others in the session!

• Meditative Writing Level One: The Process of Creativity

  Ashley K. • December 26, 2019
  This class was so much fun - even if you don't want to write the next big screen play. I learned more about myself than I did with my last therapist :-) Jess is amazing and so much fun!!!

• Memoir Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop

  Anonymous • December 26, 2019
  Carmen Bugan is a generous teacher who knows how to help us unlock what we need to get started on writing a memoir. Her extensive knowledge and experience broadened the form of memoir and what it can become. I feel so lucky to have taken her class. The exercises in class were designed to illustrate each class's focus, and while they were not always easy to carry out, they were all good learning experiences. The workshop aspect was also helpful for our group, and Dr. Bugan's feedback, both spoken and in written comments on submissions, helped me move forward in form, and her high standards helped me to write better. A great deal of enthusiasm was generated in this class by Dr. Bugan, which made it a wonderful exploration for us all.

• Memoir Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop

  Cheryl Dolinger Brown • December 21, 2019
  This is one of the best courses I have taken as an adult. Carmen Bugan is an excellent instructor. Memoir one with Carmen is a course for beginning writers as well as those with experience. Through reading, short lectures, in-class exercises, weekly 500 word essays using the techniques studied in class, and two longer workshopped memoir pieces we begin to explore our spine and theme, use of description, dialogue, point of view, time, and other techniques. The students all do their homework and learn from each other as well. Carmen is caring, respectful, direct and encouraging to everyone. She reads everything we write and gets to know our individual voices. She organizes each class with clear instruction, in-class written exercises and homework assignments that teach the various techniques. Her assignments are always thought provoking. She creates a safe environment for all of the students to express themselves and grow. To repeat, Carmen is full of passion and is an outstanding teacher. It was a tremendous amount of work, but I signed up for it and learned so much. My daughter asked why I voluntarily agreed to do so much homework and it was easy to answer: I was ready to learn to write and I found the right teacher.

• Jumpstart Your Memoir: Writing from the Heart

  Joanne C. • December 16, 2019
  The class was great. Participants wrote wonderful pieces, and Nancy has a way of making everyone comfortable enough to "write from the heart"!

• Article Writing Level 1: One Day Intensive

  Jacqueline D. • November 10, 2019
  This course was exceptional . Lara made 6 hours fly . She is an enthusiastic teacher who was able to impart comprehensive and important material .I enjoyed the day !

• Write-In

  CARMEN J. • November 10, 2019
  Such a nice experience, & I got a chance to write!

• Master Class: Daniel Handler

  Holly P. • November 2, 2019
  This was an excellent craft class on how to make your writing more interesting and how to make it your own. It was tremendously helpful to hear about different things some writers do to find their own style. In addition, Daniel Handler was interesting and very funny. Three hours flew by - it was enjoyable. I’m happy to say that this was time and money well spent.

• Get Published: A Primer for Writing for the Web

  Anonymous • September 30, 2019
  Whitney is very knowledgeable and candid about what she doesn’t know. I found the class engaging and signed up in the spot for another writing class with her!

• Fiction Writing Level 1

  Ezequiel M. • September 11, 2019
  Shamar Hill is an excellent teacher. Period. End paragraph. He was attentive to each of his students’ individual skill level and goal; not an easy thing to do. He was inspiring and encourage. What more can you ask for in a teacher.

• Mission Driven Storytelling: Make the Most Impact

  Amparo V. • September 5, 2019
  Such a great instructor and material! I really appreciated all the helpful tips and example stories. The instructor was really personable and kind, which made me feel at ease to ask my questions. Thank you!

• Mission Driven Storytelling: Make the Most Impact

  Rashmi C. • September 4, 2019
  Magen was amazing. Engaging session

• Effective Business Writing

  Anonymous • August 19, 2019
  Enjoyed the class. It was useful and helpful.

• Fiction Writing Intensive

  Michael H. • August 11, 2019
  Wonderful course that covered a breadth of topics, ranging from true storytelling techniques to an overview of the "business". Seth is an open, encouraging instructor that engaged the room in discussion, applied no unnecessary pressure, and came with many examples, both familiar and new. Great way to spend a day and kick your writing into gear.

• Effective Business Writing

  Kimberly P. • July 25, 2019
  very informative class. you get to do alot of writing samples. smaller class size would be better.

• Persuasive Presentation Skills - Half Day

  Sarah Keith • June 18, 2019
  Very useful course. Good to put some of the insights into practice.

• Creative Writing 101: 6 Weeks

  Daniel W. • June 17, 2019
  I’m a new writer and really enjoyed this class. My instructor was Divya. Pros * Good syllabus structure. Divya focused on one element at a time — eg specificity, sensory detail, dialogue, etc: First a short lecture structure on the topic (w/ time for questions), then an example text, and finally in class practice with the option to share * Good progression of material. Toward the end of class we started combining the elements and tools into more complex assignments * Fun, engaging discussions where everyone participated. Divya did a good job inviting ideas and questions from everyone * Good homework. Not too much pressure but still some encouragement to try what you learn * Supportive interesting classmates. * Divya responded to our interests: we wanted to cover structure, dialogue and the business of writing and so she made time to cover these Cons * Only 6 weeks! I’ll probably take the 10 week one too. * Honestly I searched my brain for bad things... uh, it rained every class? It’s hard to find fault with it! It was a good value!

• Write That Fu*king Pilot

  Rich K. • April 17, 2019
  She was thorough and supportive, patient, accessible Real Got me inspired Its a great way to jumpstart and get going Hope she runs more courses in NYC

• Write-In

  Mirna J. • April 15, 2019
  Excellent. Couldn’t have been happier with this class. The instructor was amazing .

• Fiction Writing Level 1

  Anonymous • March 21, 2019
  I learned a lot from this class! I recommend it to anyone who is starting out, but does not know where to begin. Our Instructor, Joe, was very informative and encouraging through out the whole process. He helped create a safe environment were we could share ideas, try new things, and grow from our mistakes.

• Creative Writing

  Anonymous • March 13, 2019
  Yvonne is great, and really helped me stay motivated with my writing!

• How to Write an Award-Winning Screenplay (Private 2-Hour Session)

  Abbey B. • March 11, 2019
  Fabulous

• Creative Writing

  Anonymous • March 7, 2019
  Yvonne is a great writer instructor! I learned a lot and really enjoyed the course!

• How to Write a Cookbook Proposal

  Anonymous • March 3, 2019
  Fabulous class.

• Fiction Writing Intensive

  Anonymous • February 23, 2019
  Very informative I learned a lot about fiction writing.