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The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

Unlock the hidden depths of your creativity by exploring your mind in unexpected ways. This course offers mental techniques and exercises to help you generate original ideas and enrich your writing. Discover how the most crucial work often happens beyond the keyboard, leading to richer and deeper stories and characters.

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Class Description

Description

Where will you find the best ideas for stories and characters and concepts? Where will you find your most original thoughts? Where can you find the answers that evade you at the keyboard?

Your mind, of course. However, there are mental tricks and techniques and even areas of your mind of which you’re not quite aware. In this course, you’ll explore your mind in unexpected ways, which will help you create richer and deeper work and make the writing process easier.

Unlike a conventional writing course, this one gets you thinking about how you think—and how the most crucial work is often done when you’re not actually composing words.

When you unlock the mystery of your writer’s mind, you’ll be amazed by the things you discover.

The Writer’s Mind is an Intensive, meaning it happens in a short time span (1 day in NYC, or 2 days on Zoom, or 3 weeks Online). The course includes a mixture of lectures and exercises. It’s open to writers of any level. Farther down, you can view a syllabus for this course.

This course shows how to use your mind to discover hidden depths in your writing, in any genre. Course components:

  • Lectures
  • Writing exercises

Online classes

  • Week 1
    • Easy Breezy: Simple tricks that bring positive adjustments. Mental roaming as a technique to solve problems and invite ideas. Rituals and routines that ease you into the writing zone.
  • Week 2
    • Different Angles: Brainstorming to widen your possibilities. Enriching your work with surprising combinations. Freeing your imagination through child’s play.
  • Week 3
    • Going Deep: Delving into dreams and dreamlike ideas. Understanding the Jungian shadow in yourself and your characters. Sifting through memories, some of which you thought you forgot.

Note: Content may vary among individual classes.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

All Classes (except One-day and Zoom Intensives and Write-Ins):

  • For a refund or credit, contact us three business days or more before your class starts. You can either choose to hold a full credit with us good for one year on other Gotham classes OR you can opt for a refund less a $25 administrative fee and your $25 registration fee ($50 total).
  • If you need to withdraw after your class has started (or two business days before it starts), you won’t receive a refund, but you’re welcome to a Gotham credit less the price of Week 1 and your $25 registration fee, but we need to hear from you three business days or more before Week 2 meets for that to happen. After that point, no credits are available.

One-day and Zoom Intensives:

  • You may reschedule a One-day or Zoom Intensive one time, if you notify us two business days before the class begins. After that first reschedule, there is a $25 rescheduling fee.
  • If you notify us three business days or more before your class begins, rescheduling is free. If you notify us less than three business days before your class begins, there is a $25 rescheduling fee. If you don’t notify us until after your class begins, we cannot reschedule you.
  • You may get a refund (minus a $50 fee) if you notify us three business days or more before your class begins.

Write-Ins:

  • If you withdraw 1 business day or more before it begins, you’re welcome to a full credit good for one year toward another Write-In. No refunds are available.
  • If you simply don’t show up and don’t notify us in advance, you forfeit your money.

A few more things:

  • Credits are valid for one year and cannot be changed into refunds down the road.
  • Simply not attending class or notifying the instructor does not mean you've officially withdrawn.
  • Some exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis for medical emergencies with a doctor's note.
  • Refunds take up to six weeks to process.

Please understand, we can't issue a refund after classes have started, even if you miss your first class. Similarly, we can't offer you a credit one day before your second class or after that. We understand that other obligations get in the way of attending class, but these policies allow us to get other interested writers into class early enough to have a good experience, and this allows us to offer our classes at a reasonable price.

Important Notes:

  • Students are allowed to join a class in the second week.
  • Only those who pay the tuition in full can be guaranteed a place in class.
  • Class dates and times may be subject to change. A substitute may be assigned or make-up classes added to the end of the term.
  • Auditing and the recording of classes are not allowed.
  • For all classes, students receive a record of payment and registration.
  • Gotham reserves the right to remove any student at our discretion.
  • Gotham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, socioeconomic status, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.
  • Our courses are not intended to provide instruction that will result in the student's acquisition of occupational skills.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Gotham Writers Workshop (750)

(4.4-star rating across 750 reviews)
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Anonymous • August 5, 2019
    While the instructor was awesome, the class itself was a joke. This is for people who are learning English for the first time - NOT - for writers or professionals of any kind. While this class was marketed as a great "refresher" for anyone, it is absolutely not. We learned what a noun was, how to capitalize words at the beginning of sentences, when to use question marks, etc. Honestly, if you graduated middle school, you will not gain anything from this class. Definitely do not waste your money!
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Anonymous • August 4, 2019
    Instructor was incredibly knowledgable, patient, and a great teacher. She also showed a lot of enthusiasm for the material, which kept the class moving at a great and engaging pace
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Diana A. • June 24, 2019
    This was pure torture. The class was way too long, I honestly was not learning after 3:00 PM. As I was beyond bored and the majority of the class was falling asleep. I would never do one of these again. Ever! This grammar course gave me a lot of anxiety- I mean to be secluded with 15 other adults reading out of a colorless boring booklet- that specifically I can do on my own. I was expecting the teaching to be more modern -perhaps some videos, colorful handouts- anything to make it more interactive, interesting. ...Class breaks were very short- I would suggest 15 min instead of 10 min breaks. Thank you- I do realized I need so much more than just a single grammar class.
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Seanpaul W. • May 19, 2019
    The professor had great energy and provided tips going forward. I would love to the take the part 2, but I can’t afford it.
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Anonymous • March 24, 2019
    The class was awesome.
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Nathan H. • March 24, 2019
    The instructor was very nice and knowledgeable. The class was very detailed and I learned a lot. The class reminded me of my high school grammar class.
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Walter F. • February 25, 2019
    The instructor's extensive knowledge of grammar was impressive. She gave detailed explanations on the uses of grammar in sentences and modeled how to break down each sentence to find the different parts of speech. Punctuation's and its uses reviewed. After each discussion, students were given the opportunity to correct various grammatical errors with sentence structures, as well as, punctuation errors. Feedback was given with additional examples. The atmosphere in class was congenial.
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Anonymous • February 24, 2019
    The instructor was amazing, very patient and detail orientated. The classroom was very stuffy and rough,chairs were very uncomfortable.
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Keysha G. • November 17, 2018
    Enjoyable!!!
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Anonymous • November 11, 2018
    Simply a fantastic instructor. She maintained positive energy, fielded a variety of questions, and generally ROCKED! I'll be signing up for more classes at Gotham, for sure. Thank you!
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Francisco F. • August 26, 2018
    Great class and instructor!
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Anonymous • May 4, 2018
    Stephanie was sweet and fab. Concise and patient. She allowed everyone ample time for questions. I enjoyed the course. The course was condensed so it was a lot to work with. I would still recommend the class to a friend.
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Ramona M. • March 24, 2018
    The teacher was AMAZING! She may be upset that I spelled amazing in all caps. :)
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    wendy r. • January 22, 2018
    Stephanie was amazing !!!
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Anonymous • January 15, 2018
    Steph is one of the best English teachers I’ve ever had. She has actually inspired me to continue my adult education. I’m looking forward to taking another class.
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Shenelle R. • December 4, 2017
    I thought the class was extremely helpful. Steph is a steady teacher and definitely made everyone there feel confident about taking the class. I learned so much and would definitely recommend this class to anyone who feels they need it.
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Anca P. • October 16, 2017
    The class was wonderfully structured so it covers all major grammar topics necessary on a daily basis. Steph Spector is a wonderful and deeply knowledgeable teacher. Very helpful course. Highly recommended.
  • The Writer’s Mind (Self-Paced)

    Anonymous • June 12, 2017
    The instructor was very energetic and we went over things at the end of each assignment and everyone was involve.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

The students in the Grammar 1: The Basics (One Day Intensive) course praised the instructor for being knowledgeable and enthusiastic, keeping the class engaged. They appreciated the detailed explanations on grammar usage, sentence structure, and punctuation, as well as the opportunity to practice correcting errors. The atmosphere in class was congenial, and the instructor received high praise for her teaching skills. Some students mentioned that the class was condensed, but still found it helpful and recommended it to others. Overall, the reviews highlighted the importance of finding a class that matches one's skill level and expectations. Direct quotes: - "The instructor's extensive knowledge of grammar was impressive. She gave detailed explanations on the uses of grammar in sentences and modeled how to break down each sentence to find the different parts of speech." - "The instructor was amazing, very patient and detail-oriented." - "Steph is a steady teacher and definitely made everyone there feel confident about taking the class. I learned so much and would definitely recommend this class to anyone who feels they need it."

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Question from Anonymous
Is it at that price for only 1 day?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse Staff
Hi there! Yes, this class is an intensive 1-day class and currently offered for a discounted price of $140. The class runs for 8 hours. I hope this helps!
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Question from Yauheniya D.
Hello, I'm not English native speaker, so I have a problem not only with grammar part, in general, my English is not so good. So, my question is: Will this class helpful for me or is it better to concentrate on grammar later? I am afraid that it will be a little bit hard for me and I'll spend money for nothing ... Do you have not native speaker students in this class? Maybe somebody can share an opinion? Thank you
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse Staff
All of Gotham’s classes are geared for fluent English speakers. Not all of our students are native but they all have a solid grasp of the English language. The instructor does give out a workbook that each student gets to take home. Hope this helps!
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