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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.

2 classes in-person in NYC have spots left, and 9 classes live online are available.

How to Get Your Comic Books Published for Adults

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the secrets to becoming a freelance storyteller and getting your comic books published in this intensive course at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. Dive into visual storytelling techniques, create a professional pitch packet, and gain insight into the realities of working as part of a team. Unleash your creativity and bring your comic book dreams to life!

(179) All levels 18 and older

Level 1 Intro to Fiction and Poetry

The Writers Studio @ Instructor-led Online Learning, 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.

(7) Beginner 18 and older
$435

8 sessions

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Fiction Writing Level 1 (Online)

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.

(745) Beginner 18 and older
$464

10 sessions

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Fiction Writing Level 1 (Self-Paced)

Gotham Writers Workshop

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.

(745) Beginner 18 and older
$464

2 sessions

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Online Level 1 Intro to Fiction and Poetry

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.

(7) Beginner 18 and older
$435

8 sessions

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Reading Fiction: 6 Weeks (Self-Paced)

Gotham Writers Workshop

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 at Gotham Writers Workshop.

(745) All levels 18 and older
$364

2 sessions

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Science Fiction & Fantasy Writing Level I (Self-Paced)

Gotham Writers Workshop

Embark on an odyssey of imagination with Science Fiction & Fantasy Writing I (Self-Paced) at Gotham Writers Workshop. 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, mastering the art of crafting tales that seamlessly blend fiction expertise with the boundless possibilities of these extraordinary genres.

(745) All levels 18 and older
$464

2 sessions

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Online Level 1 Intro to Fiction

The Writers Studio

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.

(7) Beginner 18 and older
$435

8 sessions

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Zoetrope Fiction Writing I (Self-Paced)

Gotham Writers Workshop

Embark on a literary adventure as you master the art of fiction writing with Gotham Writers Workshop. 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.

(745) All levels 18 and older
$535

2 sessions

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Transitioning from Fan Fiction to Original Fiction

Los Angeles Writers Group

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.

(43) All levels 18 and older

Digital Picture Book Private (Ages 8-11)

Young Gates @ Interactive Live Online

Unleash your creativity and embark on an imaginative journey as you learn the art of designing and creating your interactive picture book. Young Gates presents a captivating workshop where you will master the process of concept designing, digital illustrations, book layouts, and more. Join us now and let your imagination run wild!

Beginner 8 - 11 years old
$250

5 sessions

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Fiction Bootcamp

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....

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$250

5 sessions

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Young Adult Fiction with Coe Booth

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...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

6 sessions

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Advanced Fiction with Teddy Wayne

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....

(1061) Advanced 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

6 sessions

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Advanced Fiction with Paul La Farge

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

(1061) Advanced 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$385
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Intro to Fiction

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...

(30) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$352

6 sessions

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Filling the Well

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....

(30) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$285

5 sessions

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Going Deeper: Fiction Workshop

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...

(30) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$342

6 sessions

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Strange and Fantastical Tales

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...

(30) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$532

11 sessions

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Fairy Tales & Fantasy

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...

(30) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$360

8 sessions

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Reviews for Fiction Classes in NYC

Fiction Classes in NYC are rated 4.5 stars based on 2,065 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Fiction Writing Level 1 (Online)

    Reviewed by Katie on 9/21/2022
    I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in writing a short story or novel. In my class there were about 15-20 students with varying interest areas and writing experience. The major highlights were the teacher and the critiques. Our teacher, Varud, had a thoughtful perspective and response to nearly every question someone from the class threw at him. Beyond his knowledge and experience, he was incredibly attentive, kind, patient and encouraging. The second big benefit of the class was the critique process, called the "Booth" submissions. Twice throughout the class, you'll submit your work to be critiqued by the rest of the class. Each week, you'll read your classmates works and provide a critique. Both parts of that process are incredibly valuable. If I had to nitpick about things that could've been better - cut the exercises you do with classmates throughout the class and shave about 30-60 minutes off class time. While I got a lot from my classmates when reading their work or listening to their opinions on my writing, the mini exercises peppered throughout class didn't add much for me. Overall, I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in writing fiction!
  • Filling the Well

    Reviewed by Meghan K. on 6/20/2018
    Beth gives a number of options as your prompts for each class, and then an additional fun activity is assigned as part of an effort to get you to think creatively and expose yourself to new ideas. Beth is a kind, thoughtful teacher who has very insightful critiques and suggestions on what direction you should go in and how you can strengthen each piece. This was my second time taking this course and I've already signed up for it again!
  • Filling the Well

    Reviewed by Meghan K. on 4/18/2018
    This is the second class of Beth's that I've taken at the YMCA and I really enjoyed it. Each class, each student reads their 300-word work aloud, based on the prompt assigned the last week. This format allows for students to experiment with one-off pieces or continue working on longer works throughout the course. Beth's critiques are thoughtful and helpful. I would absolutely take this class again, and I suggest you do too!
  • Going Deeper: Fiction Workshop

    Reviewed by Meghan on 3/7/2018
    This course was largely focused on critiquing your work and the work of the other students. Beth Ann Bauman was a really supportive, thoughtful teacher who gave insightful comments and helpful suggestions on how to improve your work and keep moving forward. I appreciated her help so much that I've now signed up for another one of her writing classes!
  • Intro to Fiction

    Reviewed by Alex C. on 12/9/2017
    I had (and continue to have) a great experience in this class. I'd done a fiction workshop through Gotham 5 years earlier, and found the WestSide Y's program to be much more intimate and engaging. I've now taken a second course with Beth Bauman, and have really enjoyed her style of running the workshop. She introduces the craft fundamentals of writing fiction through a combination of great short stories we read and analyze, compelling group discussions and fun writing exercises. And of course, the workshop portion of the class has been a great experience as well. My goals for getting into this were (a) to re-ignite my drive to write consistently (b) to gain a more thorough understanding of the craft itself and (c) just to be in a room with other writers. I absolutely got all of these things from the class and would recommend this course to anyone looking to start, to get back into, to sharpen their tools and to get inspired.
  • Level 1 Intro to Fiction and Poetry

    Anonymous review on 8/31/2017
    It was a truly amazing class and I'm so glad I took a leap of faith and signed up for it. Scott Hunter was a great instructor, extremely friendly, accommodating and always allowed the conversations and discussion to flow smoothly in a manner that was informative, insightful, critical and encouraging.

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