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Enhance your writing skills with a range of online classes, covering topics such as creative writing, technical writing, and academic writing, and master the art of effective communication from the comfort of your own home.

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Online Level 1 Intro to Poetry

The Writers Studio @ Google Meet

Develop your narrative and lyric voices in this introductory poetry workshop. Broaden your sense of what is possible in your work as you explore various literary styles and approaches. Join us online to deepen your understanding of the technique and receive constructive critiques from both teachers and fellow students.

(7) All levels 18 and older
$435

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Novel 101

Writing Pad

Are you ready to embark on your journey to become a successful novelist? Join celebrated author Jennifer Brody in a one-day online intensive at Writing Pad, where she will teach you the fundamentals of long-form fiction and the art of creating captivating characters, dialogue, and conflict. Don't miss this opportunity to gain the tools you need to bring your story to life!

(60) Beginner 18 and older
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Story Day

L.A. Writers' Lab

Embark on a transformative journey to unleash the full potential of your storytelling prowess. Dive deep into the essence of narrative creation, bridging imagination with structure to overcome any creative impasse. Gain invaluable insights and practical tools to elevate your storytelling craft to new heights.

(3) All levels 18 and older
$185
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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay 101

Writing Pad

Learn the secret techniques for writing compelling personal essays. Join NY Times Modern Love Alum and Moth Host, Matteson Perry, as he shares his insight and guides you through fun in-class exercises to transform your experiences into great essays. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a two-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and take your writing to the next level.

(60) All levels 16 and older
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Comic Book Writing

Jacob Krueger Studio

Writing for comics demands a “very particular set of skills,” unlike any other form of writing, but sharing traits of screenwriters and playwrights. The key is being able to think in pictures, and visualize your story in a frozen moment in time of still, single images. Over the four-week class with acclaimed comics writer Ron Marz, you will learn the theory, language, and pacing necessary for writing comics. Master the Page The comic writer’s...

(43) All levels 18 and older
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$375

4 sessions

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From Memory to Story

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ *Virtual Classroom

Discover the power of tapping into your memories and bringing them to life through vivid storytelling in this creative nonfiction writing class. Join Molly Wizenberg in this online workshop as she guides you in evoking your experiences and finding meaning in the raw material of your life. All skill levels are welcome.

(41) All levels 18 and older
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$575

6 sessions

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Podcasting 1: Start Your Podcast

Writing Pad

Learn from podcasting expert John Fecile (99% Invisible, Snap Judgment) and discover the secrets to creating engaging podcasts. Develop an idea, learn interviewing techniques, and get hands-on training in audio editing and recording techniques. Fulfill your dream of starting your own podcast with this five-week online course.

(60) All levels 16 and older
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$495

5 sessions

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Middle Grade/Young Adult Books

Gotham Writers Workshop @ Zoom Conference

Discover the power of middle-grade and young-adult novels as you explore the craft of fiction through the lens of MG and YA fiction. Unleash your creativity and learn what sets apart these unique segments of the book world in this intensive course.

(745) All levels 18 and older
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$200

2 sessions

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Creative Writing for Teens

Writing Pad

Do you have a high schooler who’s interested in creative writing? What if they could sample short story, screenwriting, personal essays or novel writing? In this four-session live online creative writing class, your 14-18-year-old will get the chance to try each of these forms in two-hour sessions tailored just for them taught by an award-winning writer with expertise in working kids from this age group.  Each class includes fun craft talks,...

(60) All levels 14 - 18 years old
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Picture Book 101

Writing Pad

Note: This is primarily a lecture class, so not everyone will get to share their writing for feedback due to the seminar format. Is it your dream to write the next “Where The Wild Things Are?” But how do you structure a children’s story? How do words and pictures come together? How do you get published? In this 1-day publishing Online picture book workshop, successful picture book author Laurenne Sala (4 published picture books, Harper Collins,...

(60) All levels 16 and older
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Story Structure

Writing Pad

Do you freeze when you hear the word “structure”? Wonder why you can’t get published or why your second act is sagging? Crafting a tale for the stage, essay, short story, book, pilot or movie is a tall order for anyone and without firm footing, your feet are as good as clay. Whether you’re writing an angsty teen romance or a thriller set in outer space, there’s a set of basic principles of writing that will help you consistently arrive...

(60) All levels 16 and older
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Breaking into the Biz: From Pipe Dream to TV Writer

Writing Pad

Learn the strategies, tools, and techniques needed to break into the TV writing industry and overcome career obstacles in this intensive bootcamp at Writing Pad. Topics covered include time management, collaboration, networking, overcoming rejection, and more. Get ready to turn your pipe dream into a reality!

(60) All levels 16 and older
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Publishing Short Stories

Writing Pad

Unlock the secrets to publishing success with award-winning writer Rebecca Saltzman. Join her immersive online workshop and learn the strategies to effectively submit your short stories to top literary magazines. From crafting captivating narratives to navigating the submission process, gain invaluable insights to see your work grace the pages of prestigious publications.

(60) All levels 16 and older
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Academic Writing Course

Learn to Succeed

For Students and Professionals Course Description: No experience in Academic Writing! Do not Worry! In this course, students will learn about how to write academic assignments (Essay, Thesis, Dissertations, Research papers, Lab reports, Book reports, etc.) in the shortest possible time.

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Humor Writing with Patricia Marx

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

A workshop for anyone who wants to write funny.  Read, listen to and watch comedic samples from well-known and lesser-known humorists and complete weekly writing assignments. Students already working on projects are welcome to develop them here.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$385

3 sessions

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Comics & the Graphic Novel

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Discover how to create a strong, compelling storyline, how to create characters, illustrate body language and facial expression, and how to match words and pictures. Working in small groups to enable each student to receive individual attention, we’ll cover basic drawing and storytelling techniques, and will reference a broad range of comic book styles. There will be a demo of all materials and an expanded list available in the first day of class....

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Poetry with Eléna Rivera

92nd Street Y

Unleash the power of your words and discover the magic of poetry in this immersive workshop at 92nd Street Y. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the boundless possibilities of crafting and sharing poems while delving into the depths of our inner worlds. Let the soundhouse of your whole body resonate with the joy of poetic expression.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$400

4 sessions

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Poetry Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop @ Zoom Conference

Unleash the power of poetry as you learn to pack a maximum punch with a minimum of words. Discover specialized techniques, demands, and forms of poetry, and master the art of writing exquisite verses that captivate the soul. Whether you write for publication or simply for yourself, this workshop will guide you toward creating poetry that resonates and inspires.

(745) Beginner 18 and older
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$464

10 sessions

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Reading Toni Morrison

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

92Y brings together a group of the nation’s most celebrated Black scholars, critics and writers for a year-long series on all the novels of Toni Morrison—from The Bluest Eye (1975), which she wrote between her day job as a book editor and her life as a single mother; to God Help the Child, from which she read on our stage in 2015, the last of many 92Y appearances over the years. Morrison was The Robert F. Goheen Professor in the Humanities,...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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Creative Nonfiction 101 Level 1: 6 Weeks (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop

Discover the endless possibilities of nonfiction writing in this immersive course. From memoir to travel writing, you'll explore diverse styles and topics, honing your skills through writing exercises and assignments. Join us for a guided tour into the exciting world of creative nonfiction.

(745) Beginner 18 and older
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$364

2 sessions

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