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"I had finished my MFA in fiction writing and I wanted a way to continue writing in a serious atmosphere, both honest and generous. The Gotham class was fabulous. I was able to develop a character for a novel I had been working on, which is now due for publication in August."

- Roxann King-Feuerman
Writer

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One-Day Workshops

Free Events - All Events

Thursday, May 22
Barnes & Noble - Greenwich Village
Free Fiction Writing Class
Sunday, Jun 1
McNally Robinson Booksellers
Free Creative Writing Class
Wednesday, Jun 11
Barnes & Noble - Lincoln Center
Free Food Writing Writing Class

Welcome to Gotham Writers' Workshop. Teaching more than 6,000 students a year, Gotham is the leading creative writing school in NYC and the United States.

New workshops begin frequently Online and in New York City.

There is nothing better than a Gotham workshop to help you take your writing to the next level.

This summer our professional writers are offering more than 150 different workshops covering more than a dozen forms of writing at levels from basic to advanced. Select from among the dozens of online workshops that begin in May, June, and July. Workshops in NYC begin in July.

GOTHAM EARNS IACET CERTIFICATION

The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has certified Gotham as an Authorized Provider of Continuing Education Units (CEUs). We can now offer IACET approved CEUs to students who successfully complete ten-week and some six-week classes either in NYC or via the Internet.

NEW BOOKS BY GOTHAM FACULTY

Looking for a good read? Then check out these recently published books written by Gotham faculty:

Beautiful Children by Charles Bock
The Compound by SA Bodeen
The Fiction Class by Susan Breen
Have You Found Her: A Memoir by Janice Erlbaum
The Soul of Creative Writing by Richard Goodman
Quiet, Please: Dispatches from a Public Librarian
by Scott LaCounte
How Not to Write a Novel
by Sandra Newman and Howard Mittelmark
The Sky Isn't Visible from Here: Scenes from a Life
by Felicia Sullivan
After Hours at the Almost Home by Tara Yellen

Read excerpts from other books by Gotham faculty here.

Immerse yourself in your craft this summer by participating in Gotham's annual Writers' Weekend in NYC on June 21 and 22, featuring 16 different one-day intensive classes. Spend Saturday and Sunday in one-day intensive writing classes taught by our staff of professional writers. Courses range from Fiction Writing to Travel Writing and Memoir, from Personal Essay to Character Development and Writing Documentary Film.

Consider the Weekend Pass to save $50 and register for two one-day classes—one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Mix and match to get the most out of your weekend! For a list of one-day intensives offered, click here.

FREE NEWSLETTER FOR WRITERS

Gotham's free monthly e-newsletter is filled with writing tips, workshop news, community events, faculty profiles, special offers, student news, and more. Sign up today.

Dear Gotham,

I wanted to let you know that I recently sold my first novel, Skin and Bones, to Random House and am very grateful to Gotham for all of the support and direction I’ve gotten for my work. I workshopped two drafts of Skin and Bones in Advanced Novel Writing with Masha Hamilton and not only got great feedback and advice but learned the art of listening to feedback.

In addition to working with teachers who provide practical, real-world advice, I have to say that one of the best things a writer can get from the Gotham model is to learn to listen to what people are saying about your writing and to be open to change. This skill came in handy during the process of selling my novel when I was asked to participate in a conference call with my prospective editors and listen to their feedback.

Before the call I put myself into the same state of mind needed when your work is up for review in class. During the call, I took notes, responded to questions, and stayed open to their suggestions as I was impressed by how carefully they read my manuscript. I used the same approach when reading my rejections. Instead of thinking of them as negative, I was impressed by the time many editors took to give specific comments. As I work on a rewrite, I am incorporating some of their suggestions as well.

While writing is a solitary act, the process of editing and shaping the story is infinitely better served with the feedback and perspective of peers and committed readers. Gotham opened me up to that and for that I will always be appreciative.

I have and continue to recommend Gotham to writers of all stages. The quality of teacher and approach to writing is unmatched.

Thanks again,
Teri Coyne

> To read more Letters to Gotham, click here.

CREATIVE NEW OPTION FOR TEENS

Teen Ink, a national literary magazine, has partnered with Gotham to present six-week online creative writing courses created exclusively for teens, 13 to 19 years old. These classes are all about helping younger writers discover and develop their unique voices. There are no grades, no exams, and no wrong answers.

Students will explore a variety of fiction's forms, including memoir, personal essay, and article writing. Every week, they will engage in conversations about writing craft, partake in writing jam sessions, and have the chance to get feedback on their work. Plus, students will have the opportunity to submit work for review by a Teen Ink editor for possible publication in the national magazine and web site. All students will also receive a one-year subscription to Teen Ink magazine.

For information and registration visit TeenInk.com.

DID YOU KNOW?

Gotham offers you the opportunity to work one-on-one with a professional writer in NYC or online. To learn more, check out our Private Instruction, Mentorship Program, Script Doctoring, and Book Doctoring services.

PRAISE FOR <i>WRITING MOVIES</i>

Written by members of Gotham's screenwriting faculty, Writing Movies: The Practical Guide to Creating Stellar Screenplays, continues to garner enthusiastic reviews.

"Writing Movies is a valuable and accessible manual on all aspects of screenwriting."
—The Writer

"an excellent resource for anyone considering writing a screenplay; highly recommended" —Library Journal

Preview chapters and learn more at WritingMovies.info.

GOTHAM GOES INTERNATIONAL

Since 1997, aspiring writers from 114 countries have studied online with Gotham Writers' Workshop. As our reputation has expanded internationally so has interest in our methods.

We are pleased to announce that our first book, Writing Fiction, is now available in an Italian edition, Lezioni di scrittura creativa, published by Dino Audino Editore. Learn more at audinoeditore.it.

This joins the German language edition, Romane und Kurzgeschichten schreiben, which debuted in 2004. (The German edition can be ordered from Amazon.de.)

WRITER RESOURCES JUST A CLICK AWAY

You can access many online resources directly from your Gotham home page. Simply roll over the Resources tab at the top of this page for quick links to expert advice, articles, books for writers, reading lists, and more.

Saturday, May 17, 2008