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Grammar Essentials
NYIM Training See all classes by this school @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online
Strengthen your business writing and overall professionalism through a hands-on grammar course at NYIM Training. Learn how to spot and correct common grammar errors, write effectively for diverse audiences, and refine your language to make a lasting impression in the corporate world. Do not let grammar mistakes hurt your reputation.
Dec 2nd
10am–5pm ET
Jan 20th
10am–5pm ET
Mar 17th
10am–5pm ET
May 26th
10am–5pm ET
Jul 7th
10am–5pm ET
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Effective Business Writing
NYIM Training See all classes by this school @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online
Sharpen your business communication in this hands-on course from NYIM Training. Strengthen your writing across emails, internal updates, and formal documents, and bring a more professional voice to your work.
Dec 3rd
10am–5pm ET
Jan 21st
10am–5pm ET
Mar 18th
10am–5pm ET
May 27th
10am–5pm ET
Jul 8th
10am–5pm ET
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Advanced Business Writing
NYIM Training See all classes by this school @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online
Strengthen your craft for producing complex, persuasive business documents in NYIM Training's Advanced Business Writing course. Build practical skills in outlining and formatting for proposals, schedules, project plans, contracts, and more. Take your business writing to the next level and produce high-impact pieces that get your message across with clarity.
Dec 4th
10am–5pm ET
Jan 22nd
10am–5pm ET
Mar 19th
10am–5pm ET
May 28th
10am–5pm ET
Jul 9th
10am–5pm ET
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Playwriting Intensive
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school @ 555 8th Ave, New York, NY
Step into the world of theater and learn the art of crafting powerful plays that captivate audiences. This intensive course covers the essentials of playwriting, from character development to creating compelling dialogue and scenes. Perfect for writers at any level, you'll gain the skills to bring your stories to life on stage and learn how to market your work for production.
Jan 4th
6:30–9:30pm ET
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Business Grammar & Usage: English Boot Camp
Improving Communications See all classes by this school @ 315 Madison Avenue - 3rd Floor, New York, NY
Become skilled in business grammar and usage through this interactive English boot camp. Build confidence in your writing and impress others with your accurate usage. From sentence structure to punctuation, this course gives you the knowledge to write clearly and professionally.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writing Level 1
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school @ Zoom Conference, 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...
Jan 7th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 10 Times
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The First Draft
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
Whether you're writing your first play or your hundredth, it's not always easy to set the creative wheels in motion. This 10-week class will guide you through the development of your first draft. This class might be for you if you: Are a playwright of any level looking to start the first draft of your new play. Are starting out in the world of playwriting or want to write your first play. Want concrete deadlines and constructive feedback to...
Playwriting Weekend Workshop
The Barrow Group Acting School See all classes by this school @ 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY
Unlock new creative possibilities with a dynamic exploration of storytelling that supports both emerging and seasoned theatre artists. Engage in targeted exercises that tap into the unconscious mind and spark fresh ideas. This guided, collaborative setting helps you access your unique voice and reignite momentum in your writing.
Blog & Newsletter Writing Intensive
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school @ 555 8th Ave, New York, NY
Hone your writing skills and craft engaging content that captivates readers. Explore the art of creating compelling blogs and newsletters under the guidance of experienced professionals in this intensive workshop.
Writing Class: Autofictional: Build Your Creative World
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan See all classes by this school @ 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
This workshop develops skills to utilize your unique lived personal experience in the creation of compelling fictional worlds. Weekly feedback, writing exercises, and reading assignments will strengthen storytelling skills. Whether you’re a budding author or a seasoned writer, join us in this collaborative and supportive environment as we explore the nuances of crafting authentic and immersive worlds.
Writing Class: Back To The Basics: Poetics 101
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan See all classes by this school @ 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
Enhance your poetic skills and captivate readers with powerful imagery, meter, and rhyme. Join a comprehensive 10-week course at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan that will guide you through the basics of poetics, allowing you to refine your craft and elevate your writing to new heights. Don't miss this opportunity to become a master of evocative and resonant poetry.
Writing Class: From Past To Page: Crafting Personal Narratives
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan See all classes by this school @ 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
This workshop delves into the intricacies of personal storytelling, providing practical skills, tools, and insights.
Design Thinking Bootcamp
The Design Gym See all classes by this school @ 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...
Playwriting: The First Draft
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
Whether you’re writing your first play or your hundredth, it’s not always easy to set the creative wheels into motion. This 10-week class will guide you through the development of your first draft, providing concrete deadlines, constructive feedback, and a collaborative environment that will encourage you to get your ideas on the page. This class is geared toward all writers, from those just starting out in the world of playwriting to experienced...
How to Get Published Intensive
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school @ 555 8th Ave, New York, NY
Ready to bring your book to the world? This intensive course offers practical insights into the publishing industry, guiding you through the crucial steps of crafting a compelling query letter and navigating the path to publication. With expert advice from an established literary agent, you'll gain the tools and knowledge to maximize your chances of success in the competitive publishing landscape.
The Art of Storytelling
New York Writers Intensive See all classes by this school @ 16 W 22nd Street, New York, NY
Do you want to write but need a nudge getting started? Have stories you want to tell but need help getting them down? Want to use storytelling to take your writing to the next level, give better presentations, and have better conversations? Then sign up for The Art of Storytelling, our writing/storytelling class at New York Writers’ Intensive, taught by award-winning journalist and storyteller Jay Dixit. The Art of Storytelling is a class about...
Writing for Young Audiences for stage and Screen
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
So you have a great concept that you think would make an awesome kid’s TV show or a brilliant idea for a play that you want to write for young audiences—what should you do before you put pen to paper? Cusi Cram and Peter Hirsch, award-winning veterans of both children’s TV and theater for young audiences (with credits including “Arthur”, “Curious George”, and “The Octonauts”), will walk you through the nuts and bolts of dramatic...
A Play in 2 Days with Melissa Ross
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
This 2-day writing extravaganza is designed to push you to write an inspired first draft in 48 hours. Sounds crazy, right? But it can be done! This workshop might be for you if: You're a playwright with a seed of an idea that you'd like to explore in a fun, intensive situation. You've got an open mind and you're the kind of crazy person who wants to attempt to write a play in 48 hours! In this workshop you will: Use your intuition and liberate...
Workshop: Finding Your First Draft w/Abe Koogler
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
In this 2-day intensive writing workshop, you will begin and make substantial progress on a brand-new play. This class will use an intuitive approach to dramatic structure, inspiring an organic writing process that bypasses the critical brain. Using a combination of in-class exercises, concentrated bursts of writing, and brief feedback sessions, you will leave the workshop with several scenes of a new play, and momentum to continue. The atmosphere...
Writing Class: Playwriting From Personal Experience
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan See all classes by this school @ 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
How do you start writing a play? In this three-session workshop, students will use personal experience as a springboard for generating original characters, stories, and imagery for the stage. We will explore playwriting through writing exercises and readings, with an emphasis on fictionalizing and transforming experiences and memories. Students will read each other’s work aloud, followed by guided feedback