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About New York Writers Intensive

The New York Writers’ Intensive is a writing workshop for writers who are serious about improving their craft and producing work they can publish and be proud of.

It’s also perfect for working writers doing long projects who want the structure, deadlines, and social support that come from a writing workshop—as well as targeted feedback to help them finish, polish, and publish their work.

“Intensive” means you’ll have a writing deadline every single week. Every Tuesday, you’ll file what you’ve written that week, and every Thursday evening, you’ll come to the workshop and receive feedback. The rigor of the weekly deadline will force you to produce, and getting thoughtful feedback from other smart writers will help you get better and better as you publish and reap the rewards.

The New York Writers' Intensive is for:
  • Serious writers who are ready to work and want to get better fast.
  • Freelancers who want the structure, deadlines, social support, and feedback that come from a writing workshop.
  • Working writers doing long projects who want feedback before they submit to publishers.

School location

Map showing 22 Saint Marks Place Apt. D, New York, NY 10003

New York Writers Intensive

East Village, Manhattan
22 Saint Marks Place Apt. D
Btwn 2nd & 3rd Avenues
New York, New York 10003

Reviews of New York Writers Intensive

(4.6-star rating across 15 reviews)
  • Sunday Evening Writing Workshop

    Dario D. • October 2, 2018
    Jay is great. It's a very hands on class where you get some tips on how to not get stuck while writing and prompts that help you write. After the 45 minutes allowed for free writing, you also get to read your piece and get feedback from both Jay and the other writers. There is absolutely no pressure on reading or get feedback if you don't want to.
  • Sunday Evening Writing Workshop

    Dana B. • September 4, 2018
  • Sunday Evening Writing Workshop

    Rita J. • September 3, 2018
  • Sunday Evening Writing Workshop

    Anonymous • August 20, 2018
    I thought the class was going to be more or less checking grammar The instructor was okay. But he speaks so fast and he bite his words. So it was really hard to understand his critiques.
  • Sunday Evening Writing Workshop

    Anonymous • July 15, 2018
  • Sunday Evening Writing Workshop

    Robin G. • May 14, 2018
    Great feedback
  • Sunday Evening Writing Workshop

    Anonymous • April 30, 2018
    Comfortable, supportive environment for productive writing.
  • Sunday Evening Writing Workshop

    Shelley B. • January 22, 2018
  • Sunday Evening Writing Workshop

    Kristi B. • June 12, 2017
  • Sunday Evening Writing Workshop

    Maytal R. • June 8, 2017
  • Sunday Evening Writing Workshop

    Kelley S. • May 8, 2017
  • Sunday Evening Writing Workshop

    Kimberly S. • March 28, 2017
  • Sunday Evening Writing Workshop

    Anonymous • March 22, 2017
  • The Art of Storytelling

    Lillian S. • February 24, 2017
  • The Art of Storytelling

    Anonymous • December 16, 2016
    One of the top three creative writing classes I have ever taken—and the other two were full semesters’ worth. I’d definitely take any creative writing class or workshop by Jay. His class could easily turn into a TED Talk. He’s a great teacher because his delivery is flawless. He engages the entire class and remembers everyone’s name… devil is in the details.
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