Jun 5th
6:15–8:30pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
Explore the vibrant literary scene of NYC with fiction writing classes where participants can learn to craft compelling characters and narratives and hone their storytelling skills in the heart of the Big Apple. Unleash your creativity in NYC's fiction workshops, where aspiring writers can master the art of crafting vivid descriptions, creating unique plotlines, and developing captivating dialogue.
1 class in-person in NYC has spots left, and 9 classes live online are available.
The Writers Studio @ 272 W 10th St, New York, NY
Explore the transformative power of persona writing in this introspective workshop at The Writers Studio. Discover how borrowing the voices of accomplished writers can unlock your most intimate stories and turn difficult subject matter into inspiration for fiction and poetry. Broaden your literary style and approach as you deepen your understanding of technique.
Jun 5th
6:15–8:30pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
Jun 11th
6:15–8:30pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
Unlock your imagination and learn the art of crafting captivating fiction stories in this immersive workshop. Discover the secrets of effective storytelling and gain valuable insights into the human experience. Join us and embark on a journey to bring your stories to life.
May 7th
12am–11:45pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
Jun 4th
12am–11:45pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
Jul 9th
12am–11:45pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
Aug 6th
12am–11:45pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
The Writers Studio @ Google Meet
Unlock your most intimate and private stories through personal writing in this online workshop. Develop narrative and lyric voices to turn even the most difficult subject matter into inspiration for your fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Broaden your sense of what is possible in your own work and receive constructive critiques from teachers and fellow students.
May 9th
1–2pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
Jun 11th
8–9pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
Jun 19th
8–9pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
Jun 26th
8–9pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
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Embark on an odyssey of imagination with Science Fiction & Fantasy Writing I (Self-Paced). Unleash your creativity in this 10-week workshop designed for beginners and those seeking to refine their skills. Dive into the realms of futuristic technology and enchanting magic.
May 14th
12am–11:45pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
Jul 9th
12am–11:45pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
Aug 13th
12am–11:45pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
Gotham Writers Workshop @ Zoom Conference
Unlock your imagination and learn the art of crafting captivating fiction stories in this immersive workshop. Discover the secrets of effective storytelling and gain valuable insights into the human experience. Join us and embark on a journey to bring your stories to life.
May 16th
7–10pm EDT
Meets 10 Times
Calling all fan fiction writers! Take your writing skills to the next level at the Los Angeles Writers Group's monthly workshop. Improve your craft, generate new stories, and connect with other writers in a positive and inspiring environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your fan-fiction writing.
May 5th
2:30–5pm PDT
Jun 2nd
2:30–5pm PDT
Jul 7th
2:30–5pm PDT
Aug 4th
2:30–5pm PDT
Sep 1st
2:30–5pm PDT
Unleash your potential with The Writers Studio's transformative online course, where you'll learn the art of persona writing and discover new styles and approaches. Develop narrative and lyric voices to unlock your most intimate stories and turn them into powerful works of fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Join our supportive community of writers.
Apr 29th
9–10pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
Unleash your inner writer by dissecting the secrets of great fiction with the best in the business. Dive into the minds of renowned authors as you analyze their masterpieces from various angles. Elevate your fiction writing skills and let the experts show you the way.
Jul 17th
12am–11:45pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
Embark on a literary adventure as you master the art of fiction writing. Dive into captivating tales that transport readers to distant lands, alternate realities, and everyday moments. With expert guidance and a chance to be published in Zoetrope: All-Story, this workshop will unleash your storytelling potential.
Jul 9th
12am–11:45pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
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.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Are you an aspiring writer who is just getting started? A practicing writer who wants to recharge your creative battery? Focus on brainstorming and new writing. Each class is split between guided writing exercises, discussions of published stories from the perspective of craft and creative problem-solving discussions. Get a handle on voice, character, pacing and how to generate ideas when you’re feeling stumped. Writers of all levels are welcome....
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Through discussions of student work, in-class writing exercises and required readings, we will work on creating compelling works of young adult fiction. The main areas of focus will be deepening your characterization and uncovering the emotional truth in your stories. We will also work to strengthen your dialogue, setting and structure. Please Note: Before the first class, please read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
In addition to workshopping our own fiction, we will read published stories that focus on different elements of craft: showing versus telling, point of view, characterization, dialogue and narrative. When we discuss the class’s creative output, we will strive to isolate these elements as much as possible, homing in on problematic areas. In addition, we will talk about publishing and how to begin a writing career. Novel excerpts are permitted....
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
How do you structure a short story? In the readings for this workshop, we'll look at the ways in which various writers have imagined — and reinvented — story structure, in order to communicate narrative tension and emotional truth. We'll think about structure as it relates to our own work too, in constructive and thoughtful discussion of each student's writing. Note: Please expect the links 24-48hours before class start date
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
In this class, beginning and intermediate-level fiction students work toward building short stories and novel chapters by learning the elements of craft, which include conflict, tension, characterization, voice, setting, dialogue, and scene vs. summary. Class sessions will be devoted to craft lessons, studying excellent published works, and student exercises. In the final weeks of class, students will present a longer piece. Whether...
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
This is the perfect class for fiction writers who want to be writing but aren't, or those who feel stuck on a current project. This is a generating class in which students write new material or advance pre-existing short stories or novel chapters. The class provides weekly deadlines, through fun and challenging prompts, that serve as pricks to the imagination to get you off and racing. Each class session is reserved for workshopping student work....
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
This fiction workshop is for experienced writers looking for feedback on their short stories and novel chapters. In a warm environment, students will receive honest, detailed feedback and learn techniques to improve craft, deepen fiction, and identify and tackle common storytelling problems. Each student will get to submit two pieces for workshopping over the six weeks and must have work ready to present. Prerequisite: This is...
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
In this class, we’ll look at an assortment of genres—fairy tales, fairy tale retellings, fantasy, ghost stories, and other weird and wondrous fictions. The published works will serve as sources of inspiration as well as models of what's possible. We'll examine the requirements of each genre, and some techniques we'll study include: creating alternate worlds, skewing reality, finding original detail, creating compelling creatures, and effective...
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
In this class we’ll look at the elements of magic in fairy tales and fantasies. In the first weeks, readings and exercises will be assigned, and in the remaining weeks, student works in progress will be workshopped. Location Instructions: Students will need to check in with reception, and on their first visit they will need to check in with the Membership Desk to get their program participant card for entry. Reception will direct them to the room...
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
Making the reader feel is one of the most important goals of creative writing. But there aren’t cheap shortcuts and creating emotion on the page is an artful enterprise. This seminar will discuss the importance of risking sentimentality to get at sentiment. Some methods we’ll look at include surprise, restraint, opposing forces, and the use of concrete, resonate detail. The seminar will include a talk, discussion,...
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