Course Descriptions Browse a list of course descriptions . Or, for quicker access, choose a form of writing from the list to the right. Gotham Writers' Workshop offers 10-Week classes in various genres of creative writing. These courses are held at multiple Manhattan locations, including the Upper West Side, Lower West Side, Upper East Side, and Lower East Side. Each class is limited to fourteen students.
Courses are available for adults and teens, and are offered four times per year.
Our philosophy, unlike that of most writing programs, is that good writing takes more than just talent. It is a craft, like carpentry, which can be taught. We focus on teaching the fundamental craft issues and techniques needed to write a story, and we get students writing. Learn More . Our One-Day Workshops provide a comprehensive overview of all the major elements of each form of writing.