Classes/Workshops

Class Schedule

Writing the Novel I

Writing a novel may seem a daunting task, but it’s an attainable goal. The eight-week workshop will cover topics designed to aid the student in preparing for the journey and the craft elements that will transcend their material into a readable work of art. We’ll discuss the current state of the publishing industry and the opportunities for writers during a time of evolutionary change. Most importantly, you will learn the challenge and need for peer critique. Each writer will have up to ten pages of their work discussed in class. This workshop will be of benefit to students who have minimal or limited experience in writing. Mostly, it’s an opportunity to join a community that’s like no other.

Evening Classes:

  • Session 102 begins: September 12, 2017 and continues for 8 weeks
  • Day/Time: Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm
  • Location: Astoria, NY
  • Fee: $275

 

  • Session 103 begins: October 4, 2017 and continues for 8 weeks
  • Day/Time: Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm
  • Location: Astoria, NY
  • Fee: $275

 

Day Classes:

  • Session 201 begins: September 12, 2017 and continues for 8 weeks
  • Day/Time: Tuesday afternoons from 1pm to 3pm
  • Location: Astoria, NY
  • Fee: $275

 

Writing the Novel II

This advanced workshop is for writers who have written a significant number of chapters of a novel. As the book begins to take shape, students will have the opportunity to discuss their work in a structured environment designed to provide feedback in areas of development and key craft issues such as dialogue, pacing, narrative distance, character development, world building, and other areas critical to the success of completing a publishable work of fiction. Each student will participate in discussions and critiques of each other’s work, including their own. Drafts of up to forty pages will be submitted two weeks prior to the first class session and disseminated to the other class members. Students are advised to read: Toxic Feedback: Helping Writers Survive and Thrive, by Joni Cole.

Evening Classes:

  • Session 301 beings: October 2, 2017
  • Day/Time: Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm and continues for 6 weeks
  • Location: Astoria, NY
  • Fee: $350