New York Writers Workshop Courses - Writing Classes

Advanced Nonfiction

The ultimate goal is to prepare your work for publication, whether memoir, personal essay, op-ed piece, magazine article, or nonfiction book. Fiction techniques of narration, description, dialogue, and structure discussed. Instructor's approval required. E-mail a 3–5 page writing sample to hoke5@aol.com.

Instructor: Charles Salzberg

Writing Our Stories

Both fiction and creative nonfiction involve strong story lines, memorable characters, and lively dialogue. We will migrate between the two genres. Students can submit short stories, portions of novels, essays and/or sections of memoirs. Instructor’s approval required. E-mail a 3–5 page writing sample to zinnfromm@comcast.net.

Instructor: Laura Zinn Fromm

College Admissions Workshop: How to Get Into College

High school students and parents will gain expert insight into the college search, application, and admissions process. This interactive and straight-shooting program will show you the way to successful college planning. Attend all sessions or individual sessions that interest you.

Workshop Head: Daniel Stern

Sun, Sep 12
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

FULL WORKSHOP PACKAGE
This price will allow you to attend all sesssions in workshop. See below for session details.

Sun, Sep 12
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
PICKING THE RIGHT COLLEGES
Betsy F. Woolf, director of Woolf College Consulting, is a college admissions counselor who also writes and speaks frequently about getting into college. Session topics include creating the college list, effectively evaluating colleges and universities, getting the most out of your college visits, and making the best college match.

Sun, Sep 12
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
WRITING WINNING COLLEGE ESSAYS
Daniel Stern, founder of both Metro Academic Prep and College Essay Organizer, will dispel myths about the content of personal statements and will provide insights into writing original, compelling essays that get the attention of admissions officers.

Sun, Sep 12
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
PLANNING FOR SUCCESS
What do competitive colleges look for? Whether it involves standardized tests, academic courses, extracurricular activities, interviews, summer programs, portfolios, or any other aspect of the admissions process, it's essential to know what’s important and how colleges makes their decisions. This panel of specialists will cover these and other topics, and then open the floor to Q&A. List of panelists to follow.

Location: The JCC in Manhattan

For more information, or to register, please call 646-505-5708

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How To Write a Novel

An un-intimidating approach to the seemingly insurmountable task of writing a novel. We start in the middle, instead of the beginning, and build your book, scene by scene. Published author or total beginner, this will get you going and on your way to publication.

Instructor: Jennifer Belle

Soul of a Poem

Learn to draw on the elusive aspects of experience that give a poem depth and mystery. Using in-class exercises, objects, outside texts and personal journals, connect to your deepest material, shaping your poems into finished works.

Instructor: Hermine Meinhard

Writing Children's Fiction

Got an idea for a children's book? Give that baby the 'spank of life–in this fun, informative workshop. Riveting lectures and scintillating exercises combine to help you flex your creativity and conquer your indolence. What are you waiting for? Your bookological clock is ticking...

Instructor: Allison Estes

Intermediate/Advanced Fiction

Do you have a novel or short story still in the beginning stages? Or do you need help finishing something you've started? This class focuses on weekly workshops for writers with some experience. You'll receive constructive criticism from your peers, and individual critiques from the teacher.

Instructor: Rachel Sherman

Getting Started: Fiction

You're desperate to write, but are feeling overwhelmed and unmotivated; you know you're creative, but you just don't know how to get started. Through in-class exercises, take-home assignments, class discussions, and constructive feedback you'll write and finish a short story while learning the craft and elements that will make it successful.
Instructor: Alix Strauss

Screenwriting

There aren't any rules but this one – don't bore the audience. This workshop will provide the structure and support you need to get your screen story down on the page. We'll devote most of our time to critiquing your script pages and will discuss issues of craft as they arise. Advanced screenwriters also welcome.

Instructor: Helen Kaplan

Advanced Fiction

Working on a novel or series of short stories? Rigorous yet sensitive critique; every other week deadlines; lively discussions about the elements of fiction — these are the features of this workshop. Work is read in advance of class for discussion. Instructor approval required. Email 3-5 pp writing sample to meb4444@gmail.com

Instructor: Maureen Brady

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