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Unleash your creativity and master the art of storytelling with creative writing classes in NYC. Learn to craft compelling narratives, develop memorable characters, and ignite your imagination.
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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....
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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...
Reading to Write with Myla Goldberg
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
What makes a good story tick? In this in-person class, Myla Goldberg will take you under the hood of contemporary realist and fabulist fiction to discuss stories from the perspective of craft. You'll plumb the mysteries of scene, point of view, character development and narrative arc, with each discussion culminating with an in-class guided writing exercise inspired by the story. This is not a workshop: rather than share writing, this class creates...
Mon, Jun 5th, 6:30–8pm EDT
(6 hours over 4 sessions)
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
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...
Advanced Poetry with Cynthia Cruz
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
When we write poems, we begin with what we don’t know, collecting disparate bits and pieces. When we revise, we use what we know: the pull of sound, language, meaning, silence and order. In this advanced workshop, we look at craft — line, space, stanza, form, music and register of language — as well as the work of outside writers. Students are chosen by Cynthia Cruz on the basis of a manuscript submission.
Poetry Workshop: Let's Lose The Muse
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
Cut through the myths: get the tools to help you find and sculpt the poem you want to make. Write, Read, and Revise. Bring your imagination! Maximum enrollment is 15 students. Open to all levels of writers.
Workshop Your Non-Fiction Book Proposal
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
Do you want to turn your reporting or your passion project into a non-fiction book? First, you’ll need to convince an agent or a publisher that your idea is marketable. That’s where the book proposal comes in. In this workshop, you will work on your own non-fiction book proposal, no matter what stage of completion it is in. Entertainment journalist and published author, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, will guide you through the following steps...
Writing A Personal Essay for College Applications
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
This new class is a perfect opportunity for teenagers in the midst of the college application process. Classes will help students sharpen their essay writing skills in developing a clear point of view, structuring an essay, and using compelling descriptive language to create a personal, original, and thoughtful composition. Students will receive one-on-one college counseling in addition to direct feedback on essay drafts. All level of writers are...
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...
Tools and Techniques of Poetry
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
Share your story, sculpt your feelings & ideas, explore the art & craft of poetry! This workshop is open to both beginning & advanced writers. We will create a safe environment to cultivate and hone poetic tools & techniques. Over the course of the workshop: We will examine the poet's toolkit, e.g., line-breaks, rhyme, metaphor, forms etc., in a supportive atmosphere, through writing prompts and exercises. ...
Writing Poetry for Everyone
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
Unleash your poetic voice in a workshop designed for both novice and seasoned writers. Explore the art of crafting evocative poetry through engaging prompts and exercises, focusing on line-breaks, repetition, rhyme, and metaphor. In a supportive environment, refine your skills, revise your work, and, if desired, participate in a poetry reading to showcase your creations.
Advanced Poetry with Lynn Melnick
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
This course will explore how we tell our stories through poetry, whether directly or slant, and ways we can be more adventurous, musical and honest. Experience with poetry-writing will be expected. Students will be required to turn in a poem a week to be workshopped by the group. Experience with reading poetry is also a must. Familiarity with the poetry that is being written and published right now is crucial to understanding, appreciating, and...
$25
Non-Fiction Book Writing
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
Take this one-day crash course on the essentials of conceptualizing, researching, organizing, and writing a professional-level non-fiction book proposal. The seminar also focuses on techniques for reporting and writing non-fiction books. Students are given insights into negotiating book contracts as well. The session draws on Prof. Glenn Lewis’ experiences as a book packager, agent, writer, and book proposal doctor. Guest speaker Stephen Morrow,...
$79
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