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22 Best Creative Writing Classes in New York

Showing 22 courses that match your search.

Intro to Fiction and Poetry

The Writers Studio

This course introduces students to the philosophy of The Writers Studio, focusing on persona writing. Weekly exercises based on published works help students explore various literary styles and improve their writing techniques through peer critiques and instructor feedback.

Website: https://courses.writerstudio.com/courses/online-level-1-i...

Categories: Fiction and Poetry

Start date:

January, 2025

Price:

$435.00

Based in New York

Level: Any

Length: 8 weeks (weekly 2-hour sessions)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Memoir Writing I

Gotham Writers

A 10-week workshop involving lectures, exercises, and peer critiques aimed at teaching memoir writing. It covers various aspects of writing a memoir, including finding compelling stories and crafting them with fiction-like finesse.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/

Categories: Memoir and Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$439.00

Based in New York

Level: Beginner

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Playwriting I

Gotham Writers

A 10-week workshop featuring lectures, writing exercises, and student project critiques. Focuses on writing for the stage and marketing plays.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/

Categories: Playwriting

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$439.00

Based in New York

Level: Beginner

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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Science Fiction & Fantasy Writing I

Gotham Writers

This 10-week online workshop includes lectures, writing exercises, and critiques of student projects, focusing on the special requirements of science fiction and fantasy genres.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/

Categories: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$439.00

Based in New York

Level: Beginner

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Travel Writing

Gotham Writers

A 10-week workshop featuring lectures, writing exercises, and critiques of student projects focused on travel writing fundamentals. Covers various forms of travel writing including articles, memoirs, essays, and blogs while emphasizing marketing and writing craft.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/

Categories: Travel

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$439.00

Based in New York

Level: Beginner

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Fiction Writing I

Gotham Writers

A 10-week workshop that includes lectures, writing exercises, and student project critiques. It covers fiction craft fundamentals, helping students write short stories or novels across various genres.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/

Categories: Fiction and Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$439.00

Based in New York

Level: Beginner

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Food Writing

Gotham Writers

A 10-week workshop that includes lectures, writing exercises, and peer critiques. Covers various food writing formats including reviews, memoirs, essays, articles, and blogs.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/

Categories: Food

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$439.00

Based in New York

Level: Beginner

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Humor Writing

Gotham Writers

This 10-week workshop includes lectures, exercises, and the critiquing of student projects, focusing on various types of prose humor and comedic techniques.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/

Categories: Comedy and Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$439.00

Based in New York

Level: Beginner

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Blog Writing

Gotham Writers

A 10-week workshop focusing on writing for blogs and newsletters, including lectures, exercises, and peer critiques. It emphasizes originality and voice rather than content marketing.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/

Categories: Blog and Content

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$439.00

Based in New York

Level: Beginner

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: 16

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Creative Nonfiction 101

Gotham Writers

A 6-week introductory course covering six major forms of creative nonfiction: memoir, personal essay, feature articles, profiles, reviews, and travel writing. The course includes lectures and writing exercises but does not involve workshopping of student projects.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/

Categories: Nonfiction and Magazine

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$339.00

Based in New York

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Creative Writing 101

Gotham Writers

The course includes lectures and writing exercises, focusing on both fiction and nonfiction without the pressure of a specific project. It's designed to help beginners explore creative writing, gain confidence, and experiment.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/

Categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Short Story, and Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$339.00

Based in New York

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Advanced Business Writing

Career Centers

Hands-on training emphasizing complex document preparation, including proposals and project plans. The course includes free retake, setup assistance, and instruction from expert educators.

Website: https://training-nyc.com/courses/

Categories: Business

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$325.00

Based in New York

Level: Advanced

Length: 1 session (6 hours)

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: Business writing proficiency equivalent to our Effective Business Writing course is required.

So you’re looking for creative writing classes in New York

New York is a literary town. From the lauded Nobel Prize winners to the titanic authors that have emerged from New York City, there’s no denying its storied (pun intended) literary history, or the towering role that this city that never sleeps has played in shaping the landscape of our imagination. So there may be no better way to learn the craft of writing than by taking a creative writing class in New York.

This directory of the best writing courses in New York is meant to help you locate the right one for yourself.  We’ve included filters for price and genre so that you can quickly sort through the writing classes. And before you commit to any one writing class, consider the following questions:

  • Who is the instructor?
  • What is the price of the writing course?
  • How far away is the writing course in New York? Is there a remote alternative?
  • How long could the course last?

Got any questions about finding the right writing class in New York for you? Feel free to reach out to us at service@reedsy.com. Good luck!

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