Beginner's fiction writing classes, as well as advance courses, are offered at Gotham Writer's Workshop. Students can choose to attend classes at the many New York locations, during the day or evening, where character development, plotting, and Gotham's own method - which involves open critiquing - is used to foster creativity. Some of the faculty on board include authors Marcy Dermansky, Carole Bugge, Kyle Minor, and Maya Sloan.
Gotham Writers' Workshop
555 Eighth Ave, Suite 1402
New York, NY 10018
212-WRITERS
writingclasses.com
Founded in 1987 by writer Philip Schultz, this downtown Greenwich-based writing school offers 10-week courses for people wanting to improve their craft, as well as offering private tutoring for teenagers aged 14 -18. Workshops are informal and students are taught different writing techniques such as how to play with mood, tone, and dialogue. Teachers at the Writers Studio include writers, publishers, and editors.
The Writers Studio
78 Charles Street, #2R
New York, NY 10014
212-255-7075
writerstudio.com
Don't let the name fool you; this Upper East Side neighborhood course offers fiction writing as well as poetry. Students can attend different literary seminars and workshops held by experienced authors, including Stephen Wright and Lore Segal. The students gain a deeper appreciation for their craft while drafting new prose and submitting it for an expert's critique. Prospective students are asked to submit their manuscript for consideration to most courses. The Center offers prospective students the opportunity to meet workshop instructors before applying for courses, with an Open House held in both the fall and spring.
Unterberg Poetry Center Writing Program
92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
212-415-5500
92y.org