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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay with Brett Paesel
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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.
Oct 20th
5:30–8:30pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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Nov 15th
2–5pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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Nov 16th
5:30–8:30pm PT
Meets 5 Times
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Tue. Oct 20th, 5:30–8:30pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
NY Times Worthy Personal Essay 101 with Brett Paesel
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Discover how to write a compelling personal essay with expert guidance from a published author. The course teaches you how to turn everyday experiences into powerful narratives, with strategies for crafting stories that catch the attention of major publications. Begin your path toward an essay worthy of outlets like the New York Times or Salon.
Oct 19th
5:30–8:30pm PT
$99
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Nov 2nd
5:30–8:30pm PT
$99
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Mon. Oct 19th, 5:30–8:30pm PT
(3 hours)
Personal Essay Writing Intensive (Zoom)
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school @ Zoom Conference
Sharpen your writing abilities and discover how to share your viewpoints with impact in this focused course. Investigate forms of viewpoint writing including personal essays, op-eds, and reviews, while picking up insights on writing craft and marketing know-how.
Nov 7th
1–4pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$210
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Sat. Nov 7th, 1–4pm ET
(6 hours over 2 sessions)
Online Flash Fiction
The Writers Studio See all classes by this school @ Interactive online classroom
Are you curious about this very short story form? Do you have a story you want to tell in about 1,000 words? Flash fiction is a fun challenge for any writer, and it’s a great way to explore different narrative styles and techniques. In this six-week class, we’ll look at several examples of very short fiction. Each week, you will write a short, complete prose piece modeled on a writer’s example. The teacher chooses these exercises from a variety...
Nov 4th
6–8:30pm ET
Meets 6 Times
$399
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Wed. Nov 4th, 6–8:30pm ET
(15 hours over 6 sessions)
Essay & Opinion Writing Level 1 (Online)
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school
Discover the practices of effective, compelling essay and opinion writing in this workshop. Explore different forms of viewpoint writing, from personal essays to op-eds, and build essential writing craft techniques.
Dec 1st
12am–11:45pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$489
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Jan 12th
12am–11:45pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$489
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Tue. Dec 1st, 12am–11:45pm ET
(47 hours & 30 minutes over 2 sessions)
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Essay & Opinion Writing Level 1 (Zoom)
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school
Craft your voice and opinions into compelling essays. Explore personal essays, op-eds, reviews, and more in this course. Build the craft of persuasion and creative nonfiction structure to effectively share your viewpoints.
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Online Writing Prose Poetry
The Writers Studio See all classes by this school @ Interactive online classroom
Writing prose poetry is exciting, fun, and challenging. Prose poems vary a great deal. They display an abundance of different narrators and approaches: the one common element is that sentences, rather than free or metrical verse, drive the writing. In this six-week class, you will sample diverse exercises based on accessible, yet artistically challenging and satisfying, models. In the optional weekly, unrecorded live discussions, we will discuss...
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Online Essays and the Persona Narrator
The Writers Studio See all classes by this school @ Interactive online classroom
Discover the art of crafting compelling essays as you explore the works of renowned essayists. Dive into the techniques of persona narration and other elements of craft that bring the material to life and engage the reader. Join us for an immersive six-week class conducted via video chat using Zoom.
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Humorous Personal Essay: Find the Funny
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Using fun in-class exercises, we’ll help you transform your bad blind dates and visits from unruly parents into insightful, compelling revelations. We will help you dig deep into your treasure trove of personal experience to find the literary diamond in the rough that you can polish into a hilarious, relatable and tantalizing gem. You’ll even get a private meeting to get final notes on your piece and figure out where to send it. By the end of...
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Reported Essay
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Learn the secret techniques to craft a compelling and award-winning essay in this five-week class taught by NY Times and Rolling Stone alum Nicole Pajer at Writing Pad. Discover the unspoken expectations of this elusive format, create a captivating hook, and develop a clear theme that will leave readers wanting more. Don't miss your chance to perfect your essay and secure publication opportunities in just a few weeks!
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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay with Clare Almand
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Transform your personal story into an essay worthy of top-tier publications like the New York Times. With expert guidance from a published writer, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling narrative, nail the perfect hook, and sharpen your theme. By the end, you'll have a polished essay ready for submission and a clear path to publication.
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Personal Essay 1 with Tammy Delatorre
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Master the art of crafting compelling personal narratives that captivate readers and leave a lasting impact. Enhance your writing skills and explore the intricate process of transforming personal experiences into essays.
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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay with Anna Salinas
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Learn the insider strategies for crafting a compelling, publication-ready personal essay that grabs editors’ attention. Through guided exercises, expert feedback, and proven techniques, you’ll refine your voice, sharpen your theme, and polish every line—ending with a submission-ready piece poised for top-tier publication.
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