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Reading the Divine Comedy with Joseph Luzzi

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

What makes Dante’s Divine Comedy such essential reading today, even though it was written seven centuries ago? This course will explore the fascinating world of Dante’s epic poem in all its cultural and historical richness, as we consider Dante’s relation to his beloved hometown of Florence, his lacerating experience of exile, and his lifelong devotion to his muse Beatrice, among many other issues.  We will pay special attention...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$385

4 sessions

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Reading Elizabeth Bishop with Lisa Goldfarb

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Elizabeth Bishop is a modern North American poet who is hard to identify in terms of a single school of poetry, place, or home. She writes poems linked to her native ground of Nova Scotia and Massachusetts, yet she is also a poet who famously writes of travel. Brazil, where she lived for twenty years, was home away from home for her, as was Key West, for a shorter period. New York City, and Paris, too, figure into her poetic geography.  The...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$385

3 sessions

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Memoir with Wendy Salinger

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Nabokov said that the true purpose of memoir should be to discern and follow “the thematic designs of one’s life.” In that spirit, this class attempts to guide students in the quest to discover what story to tell and how to tell it. Class discussions — of works in progress and of weekly exercises written in reponse to excerpts from classic memoirs — explore elements of craft such as character, description, dialogue and pacing. The goal...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$385

4 sessions

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Developing an Illustrated Children’s Book

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Get an insiders’ overview of how to begin, develop, polish and pitch a successful children’s book. Explore theory and technique, including developing an image vocabulary and a child-friendly style. Learn about story line, story boarding, pacing, rhythm, the variety of media available and more.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$150

5 sessions

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Written in the Stars—A Workshop on Poetry and Astrology

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Even if we were all to speak the same language, we would speak it differently. This is what makes communication so exciting and so troublesome. For those of us who seek connection that is beyond our personal context, symbolic archetypes can offer a great deal of information. Like math, astrology is a system shared between many cultures (with variation granted for Vedic interpretations); its symbolic correlations can be found in ancient spiritual...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$150
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Grammar and Conversation (High Intermediate/Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn conversational English, grammar, reading and new vocabulary in lessons based on everyday usage with a large portion of the class is devoted to improving conversational skills, discussion of New York culture, idioms, readings and holiday discussions. Some of the grammar topics include: Review of tenses Correct use of articles and prepositions Tag questions Modals Phrasal Verbs Please note that topics are subject to change based on the...

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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$300

19 sessions

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Writing with Confidence

York College CPE @ 9450 159th St., New York, NY

You will be given the chance to build upon your professional and personal reading and writing experiences, as well as prepare to read and write confidently and effectively in a college or workplace setting. Note: One-time registration fee included in the price.

(64) Beginner 18 and older
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$195

7 sessions

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Advanced Memoir with Wendy Salinger

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

In that spirit, this class attempts to guide students in the quest to discover what story to tell and how to tell it. Class discussions — of works in progress and of weekly exercises written in reponse to excerpts from classic memoirs — explore elements of craft such as character, description, dialogue and pacing.  The goal is to help students find their own voices and the written shape of their own truths. 

(1061) Advanced 18 and older
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$350

4 sessions

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Advanced Poetry with Emily Fragos

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

In this advanced workshop, students strengthen their writing style and voice by addressing lucidity, the musical line and poetic unpredictability and originality — the transformative and magical power of the art. They also delve into poetry from around the world as inspiration for writing assignments. Students are chosen by Emily Fragos on the basis of a manuscript submission. Click here for submission guidelines.

(1061) Advanced 18 and older
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$350

4 sessions

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Reading Calvino with Joseph Luzzi

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Italo Calvino is synonymous to readers worldwide of the literary imagination’s power to create alternate worlds of staggering beauty.   In this course, we will consider the Italian author’s remarkable mix of compelling cultural analysis and otherworldly fantasy in three of his most enduring works: Invisible Cities, Six Memos for the Next Millennium, and If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler.  Our conversations will explore such...

(1061) Advanced 18 and older
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$385

4 sessions

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Advanced Fiction with Mark Doten

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

What is “voice” in fiction? How does one establish voice, sustain it, complicate or even undermine it? In this workshop, we will consider voice as a fundamental problem of craft and narrative, reading literary and theoretical works that illuminate questions of perspective, dialogue, mood, description, structure and tone. We’ll examine all of this in relation to our own short stories, in engaged and constructive discussions of the writing...

(1061) Advanced 18 and older
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$350

4 sessions

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Fiction and Short Story Writing

Alaa Al Aswany Creative Writing Workshop @ 159 20th St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the art of writing from a master at his craft Through the magic of imagination, fiction takes us deep inside worlds and into the lives of characters. This workshop course teaches students to recognize the qualities that make for spellbinding fiction, including the natural rhythm and tone, mapping the structure, and shaping the content. The short story exemplifies a unique genre of writing. This workshop teaches the essential short story...

All levels 18 and older
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$670

10 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
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$385
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Shadowbox Assemblages

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Use found materials to create a low-relief shadowbox, filled with a combination of found objects, magazine images and paint. Create visual poetry from the commonplace, inspired by Joseph Cornell. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?  A: No, make-up classes are not allowed since other classes may be full. Further, instructors are paid based on the number of students within their own classes, so attending a class outside...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$145
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Screenwriting Basics - One Day Intensive

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

This four-hour course covers the basics of screenwriting, from premise to outline to finished draft. Plus tips on building a career and maintaining a consistent work ethic. And your instructor will share his own story of how a self-taught guy with no connections got to make a Hollywood movie with major stars. Students of all levels are welcome.

(252) All levels 18 and older
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Web Series Writing and Development: The Essentials

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Want to create a web series but don’t know where to start? This class is for you. At this day-long workshop, learn the essentials of how to write and develop a web series on your own, and also get insight on how to create a series with a network. This course is taught by Sarah Salovaara, writer and director of the Gotham Award nominated series Let Me Die a Nun. Come in ready to learn about the writing process, independent production (how do...

(33) Beginner 18 and older
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$150

3 sessions

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Intro To Screenwriting Class

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

This class is an introduction class for screenwriting with an overview of all the different types of screenwriting for film (shorts and features), TV and webseries. There is an emphasis on writing for short length scripts (shorts and webseries) but it will give tips on what makes scripts strong and sellable no matter what the medium is. Students are encouraged to bring their ideas to class to get feedback and tips on them. What medium is your...

(252) Beginner 16 and older
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Sip-N-Scribe

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Looking to get your creative brain moving? Need a refreshing way to mix-up your writing? Then push away from your keyboard, get ready to put pen to paper, and come mingle with other writers in person! Sip-N-Scribe is a fun evening of creative writing prompts, idea swapping, and drink-sipping. The goal is to experiment with something new on the page in an informal, relaxed way, all while enjoying an afternoon with your friends while making new ones....

(252) All levels 18 and older
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Graphic Novel Workshop

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Join graphic novelist Josh Bayer to work on developing a substantial story in graphic novel form by building solid work skills and polishing your narrative abilities through weekly assignments and critiques. Additionally, students are encouraged to discover new tools and how to best improve their drawing, digital and technical skills. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$242

6 sessions

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Storytelling 101

CLASS & CO @ 260 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY

Are you working on stand up, public speaking or have a solo show idea percolating in your brain? Do you want to inject more vulnerability into your comedy? Are you like me and have had a ton of truly ridiculous dating experiences!? In this writing/performance workshop, you’ll sharpen your skills with writing exercises designed to mine memories, improvisational exercises to define your voice, and personal notes to flesh out your material. By the...

(6) Beginner 17 and older
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$175

5 sessions

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