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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay with Brett Paesel

Writing Pad See all classes by this school

Dream of placing a personal essay in The New York Times? Let Brett Paesel, a "Modern Love" contributor, walk you through the process. In this workshop, you'll learn the unspoken expectations of the format, receive expert feedback, and shape a polished essay ready for submission. Ideal for writers looking to break into prestigious publications and lift their personal storytelling.

(64) All levels 16 and older
$460

5 sessions

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How to Hook a Literary Agent with Roma Panganiban

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Take the guesswork out of the publishing process with expert guidance on attracting literary representation. Learn how to present your manuscript effectively, avoid common submission pitfalls, and make your work stand out in a competitive market. Receive personalized feedback and leave with a practical strategy for pursuing publication with confidence.

(64) All levels 16 and older
$275

2 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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Creative Writing 101: 6 Weeks (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school

Get creative and explore the world of creative writing with confidence in this immersive course. Tap into observation, imagination, and language as you learn to craft compelling fiction and nonfiction narratives. Find your unique voice and step into a process that will deepen your passion for storytelling.

(752) All levels 18 and older
$379

2 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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Writing for Competitions, Residencies & Grants

Prepare to propel your artistic career forward with our comprehensive workshop at Penumbra Foundation. Over six weeks, master the art of crafting compelling applications for competitions, residencies, and grants. From refining your artist statement to polishing your CV, gain the essential skills to stand out in the competitive arts landscape.

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  • 18 and older
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  • Virtual Classroom
  • 15 hours over 6 sessions

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Class Description

Description

This six-week workshop is for artists who have a project in development and are ready to start the application process. Through lectures, class discussions and guided personal research, students will develop and present a basic professional portfolio of text that includes a cover letter, CV, artist statement, project statement (or proposal) and biography. This portfolio of text can be used to apply to competitions, residency and small grant committees.

Topics will include:

  • Researching opportunities
  • Writing cover letters and resumes/ CVs
  • Writing artist statements and project statements to accompany portfolios
  • Writing residency proposals and small grant application essays.

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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