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Business Writing Bootcamp

NYC Career Centers See all classes by this school - Virtually Online

Get fluent in effective business communication and sharpen your writing through the Business Writing Bootcamp. Learn essential grammar, how to write clear sentences, and how to create persuasive business documents for different audiences. Take your business writing further.

(686) All levels 18 and older
$695

3 sessions

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Creative Writing Weekly via Zoom

The Writing Studio See all classes by this school @ Live Online via Zoom

Build confidence and find your voice in a supportive creative writing studio focused on memoir and fiction. Through calming meditations, inspiring prompts, and group sharing, you’ll strengthen your creative practice and develop fresh, original work in a small, welcoming community. Writers of all experience levels are welcome; bring a notebook and pen or a laptop.

(57) All levels 17 and older
$200

4 sessions

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Character 1: Creation (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school

Learn how to build compelling characters that land on the page and linger in the mind. The course walks you through the fundamentals of character creation, from inner drives to outer contradictions. A great fit for writers of all levels working in fiction, nonfiction, or script.

(752) All levels 18 and older
$210

2 sessions

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Solo Show II: Performance (Online)

The Barrow Group Acting School See all classes by this school @ Live Online

Refine and elevate your solo performance with advanced techniques from The Barrow Group acting tools. This course builds on your written material, focusing on the nuances of performance and stage presence. Culminate your experience with a sharing of 5-10 minute excerpts, showcasing your developed solo work.

(78) Intermediate 18 and older
$425

7 sessions

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TV Drama 2: Draft Writing Workshop with Evelyn Yves

Writing Pad See all classes by this school

Turn your TV pilot outline into a compelling script with techniques that strengthen structure, dialogue, and character development. Learn how to craft engaging scenes, establish a distinctive voice, and create an opening that hooks readers from the first page. Gain valuable feedback while making meaningful progress toward a polished, production-ready draft.

(64) Intermediate 16 and older
$1,165

8 sessions

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Applying for Residencies, Fellowships and Small Grants

Feeling overwhelmed by application writing? This course will help you master the art of crafting compelling artist statements, résumés, bios, project descriptions, and proposals. Through interactive sessions and guided research, you'll develop a comprehensive portfolio and gain the confidence to pursue residencies, fellowships, and small grants with ease.

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  • 18 and older
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  • 12 hours over 6 sessions

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Class Description

Description

If you've been avoiding applications because you feel confused, overwhelmed, or frustrated by the writing requirements, this class is designed for you!

Through presentations, in-class exercises, discussions, and guided personal research, participants will create a portfolio that includes an artist statement, résumé, bio, project description, and proposal. Students will leave with writing strategies and techniques for crafting clear and creatively written texts for future applications.

Topics will include:

  • Researching residency, fellowship, and small grant opportunities,
  • Brainstorming and beating writer’s block,
  • Writing artist résumés and artist bios,
  • Writing artist statements and project descriptions,
  • Writing project proposals.

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

  • In the event a student must cancel their registration for a workshop, they may do so any time before and up to 15 business days prior to the workshop start date, and will receive an 85% refund.
  • In the event a student must cancel attendance from a workshop within 15 business days prior to the start of the workshop this will be considered a withdrawal and the student will receive a 50% refund.
  • A withdrawal made within 4 business days of a class will NOT be entitled to any refund.

Please provide us with as much advance notice as possible for consideration. Beyond this, we cannot be held responsible for any cancellations outside of our control.

Unless otherwise stated, classes need a minimum of three students to run. In the off chance that a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be refunded 100% of your tuition. Tuition costs for cancelled workshops can also be transferred to other classes or workshops.

We are not responsible for any non-refundable travel costs (such as airfare, train tickets or accommodation costs). If you are traveling long distances or from out of state, we advise you to consider purchasing travel insurance as workshops may be cancelled or postponed due to low registration or other unforeseen circumstances.

Due to the intensive nature of our workshops, we cannot offer makeup sessions outside of workshop time or in future workshops. Instructors are not required to bring students up to date during scheduled workshop time for missed days or lateness.

Refunds will not be given for absences or no shows. *This includes any illness or absence related to Covid 19.

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.

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Penumbra Foundation

The Penumbra Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing workshops, education, lectures, and events to the worldwide photographic community. They aim to be a comprehensive resource for photographers of all levels and to promote the impact of photography on culture, history, and the arts.

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