Certificate Program | New York City | Creative Writing Classes - NY and Online

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"I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. In terms of my writing, it was a breakthrough experience for me. I started something that I think is my best work yet, and I hope to finish it within the next six months."

- Vicki Norris
Retired Lawyer

"I've learned how to dig deeper into the dynamics and mechanics of film and make more meaningful connections between theme, character, and narrative."

- Angelo Crespo
Sales

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Gotham offers students the opportunity to receive a Certificate in Fiction Writing, Memoir Writing or Screenwriting after completing a structured program of courses.

Goals
To be awarded a certificate, students are expected to fulfill these primary goals for their chosen form of writing

A mastery of the fundamental elements of the writer's craft
An ability to deliver incisive criticism
The completion of a portfolio of high-level writing

Courses of Study
This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete these required courses:

Certificate Program in Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing - Level I

Fiction Writing - Advanced (twice)

Fiction Writing - Master Class

How To Get Published

Reading Fiction -

Certificate Program in Memoir

Memoir Writing - Level I

Memoir Writing - Advanced (twice)

Memoir Writing - Master Class

Nonfiction Book Proposal - Level I

Certificate Program in Screenwriting

Screenwriting - Level I

Screenwriting - Advanced (twice)

Screenwriting - Master Class

How To Sell Your Screenplay

Script Analysis -

To Receive a Certificate: Upon completion of the certificate requirements, send a written request with your name, mailing address, and phone number to:

Mail: Certificate Program
Gotham Writers' Workshop
555 Eighth Avenue Suite 1402
New York, NY 10018-4352
E-mail: certificate@write.org or Fax: 212-307-6325