| "I have taken three or four classes at Gotham and have found each instructor extremely well-qualified and a great person."
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| -J. L.
Educator
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| "The instructor was amazing. She was always positive, insightful, encouraging, and tremendously knowledgeable. She pushed us to do more than we believed we could and gave us the benefit of both the breadth and the depth of her knowledge, understanding, and experience of the craft."
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| -A. W.
Attorney
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| "The Gotham Fiction II class provides a precise distillation of the mechanics of craft, drilling down into concepts taught in Fiction I."
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| -G. K.
Writer
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| "The instructor is great! I did not look up at the clock at all. The lectures and exercises were so enjoyable, I did not even think seven hours had passed."
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| -M. P.
Programmer
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| "This class was wonderful. I learned techniques for writing fiction that I never knew existed."
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| -D. C.
Publishing
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| "This course provided a source of insight to some of the secrets behind good writing."
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| -K. R.
Student
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| "The instructor is dedicated to his work, has mastery of his subject, and gives great attention toward helping his students realize their stories."
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| -J. R.
Branch Manager
Metbank
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| "This course was exactly what I needed. Now I feel so inspired and motivated to keep writing, hopefully to the point where I'll eventually complete my first book. The instructor's down-to-earth, informative, and very encouraging style of teaching made all the difference. Was well worth it. Can't wait to do it again!"
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| -F. D.
Sales Coordinator
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| "I appreciated my instructor's insights and knowledge. She was gifted in expressing her gained wisdom through her lectures in a very methodical, logical, and inspiring manner."
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| -J. F.
Nurse
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| "This course taught me how to structure my inspired rambling into a coherent, potent piece of writing. I got a lot of information and great inspiration to continue some past projects and begin new ones."
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| -M. H.
Actor/Dancer
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| "This course covered everything a new writer has to know, and even experienced writers can benefit by a refresher. From character development, plot, and setting all the way to style and voice, it was covered well with nothing left unturned!"
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| -S. M.
Business Owner
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| "The instructor was generous with her attention to each of us, and I felt she was personally responsible for some "ah-ha!" breakthroughs in improving a piece of writing (mine and others')."
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| -E. D.
Retired
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| "The structure of the course is very well defined and effective. I hated to miss class."
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| -F. R.
Actor
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| "I've taught music composition for 20 years or more, so I feel I'm well qualified to evaluate the teacher, and he is superb."
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| -C. C.
Composer
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| "I learned the power of starting. The schedule of submissions made me start, and wow—I finished two short stories in ten weeks."
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| -S. O.
Actor
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| "Everything was built toward the student feeling like a real writer."
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| -C. M.
Software Support Consultant
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| "I took Fiction I, then Fiction II twice. The Fiction Master Class brought what I learned during those courses together and gave the whys and hows of writing in detail."
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| -E. G.
Accountant
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| "I didn't know I would get so much out of a course, much less an online one. This was not only my first writing class, but my first online class in general, and I'd recommend this to any of my friends and acquaintances who show an interest."
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| -H. G.
Actress
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| "If this instructor had been my professor in college, I probably would have chosen writing as a career. He really got me past my shyness and helped me discover abilities I didn’t know I had."
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| -M. H.
President & CEO, Management Real Estate Co.
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| "The teaching is some of the very best I have ever experienced. Far superior to much of what was given to me in graduate school or seminary. The teacher is gifted, gracious, patient, perceptive, and makes the craft accessible and doable."
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| -T. F.
Writer
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| "I found myself able to let go. I did terrible in school when I was younger...a traditional classroom is the last place on Earth I belong. But I'm a totally different person in an online classroom. It was great for me. If high school had been online I would have graduated at the top of my class."
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| -R. C.
Health Spa Manager
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| "I gained a very good grasp of the basics of writing fiction as well as a new perspective. Even before the course was half over, I found myself thinking about writing in a different way."
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| -A. J.
Cell Manufacturing Leader
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| "I loved the course. It was one of the best investments of time, money, effort I've made in a very long time."
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| -F. V.
Investor
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| "I cannot believe how much taking this course has improved my writing. When I look back and compare the things I wrote previously with what I am writing now, the difference is striking."
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| -C. M.
Nurse/Midwife
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| "The instructor illuminated some common writing components in a new and more useful way. Point of view, characterization, and style were suddenly much easier to understand than they had ever been for me."
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| -S. G.
Psychotherapist
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| "Fiction Writing II took my writing skill set to the next level. Whereas Fiction Writing I covered generalities, Fiction Writing II probed deeper, giving more detail and insight into the art of writing. I have benefited tremendously since October, when I enrolled in your writing program."
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| -G. V.
Graphic Designer
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| "I learned how to break down the elements of fiction writing and put them back together in a coherent story."
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| -E. S.
Non-Profit Staff
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| "The structure of this class is fantastic. I think that it's very easy to navigate and it really keeps you working. Everything was timely and very interesting to me."
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| -K. C.
Teacher
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| "The class was great. I write for a living, but this class really got me excited about my own work again. I found a group of people who speak my language…and we worked on learning more of that language together."
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| -A. W.
Television Promotions Writer/Producer
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| "I'm glad you exist."
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| -R. L.
Attorney & Writer
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| "I learned skills that have given me a firm foundation to start realizing my dream of becoming a writer."
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| -E. E.
Housewife
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| "This has definitely been a positive way to work. The deferred-time aspect provides the flexibility necessary for an international group. How else could people stretched across some twenty time zones from Ohio to New Zealand via Europe and Israel work together?"
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| -T. B.
Journalist and Translator
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| "This course simply took me further along on the endless journey of writing. It's the little things along the way—the images, the control, the fine-tuning: the artistry of the word—that demand mastery. That's what I am learning."
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| -G. L.
Writing & Literature Instructor
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| "I've been a Gotham student for a year now, and I'm amazed at how much my story writing has improved. My instructor has been a very important part of that improvement. I've matured as a writer, and that inspires me to write more."
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| -P. G.
Engineer
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| "Thank you! This has been a life-changing course."
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| -D. G.
Writer
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| "A great way to do it when time is difficult to schedule. Also the anonymity is less embarrassing than parading my first fiction efforts face-to-face."
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| -B. M.
Scientist and Teacher
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| "Very few courses that I've taken gave me everything I expected. This one did. The instructor made a difficult and scary experiment turn into a lifelong hobby."
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| -K. S.
Systems Analyst
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| "I love the way the course was taught in an organized form with clear topics each week. It made writing seem achievable!"
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| -K. V.
Student
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| "If it weren't for online classes, I would still be picking up those Gotham course bulletins and not finding a time when I could take a live class. It's almost 4am now, and I am getting a lot of work done. PLUS, we had classmates in Tokyo, California, Israel, Ontario, Oregon, etc. Priceless mix of people."
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| -T. B.
Editor
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| "The combination of writing exercises and group feedback gave me the direction I never experienced in any other writing class. This class and instructor inspired me to finally do what I’d dreamed about doing for years."
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| -G. C.
Training Director
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| "There was a depth of sharing and trust that seldom occurs in life. I think the online format helped in this—we were forced to relate purely through the written word. What could be better for writers?"
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| -A. W.
Web Consultant
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| "It would be hard to list in a few words all I have learned from this course. I learned from every lecture and found them interesting, absorbing, and challenging."
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| -P. H.
Student
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| "It was creativity boot camp! All the homework and in-class writing assignments were extremely helpful. I have a portfolio now and material to use for different projects."
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| -S. M.
Financial Services
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| "This was an all around great experience for me—hearing other writers' stories and having my own critiqued."
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| -G. K.
Corp. Communications Manager
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| "I loved the online experience. The convenience of being able to study in my own home, and connect with people thousands of miles away. I think it's better than an actual classroom. It allows a more flexible schedule—if you get interrupted, you can just stop and catch up later.…"
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| -B. S.
Student
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| "I shopped around quite a bit on the Web before signing up, and this class has exceeded my expectations and given me the impetus and confidence to keep writing. The site is very well organized and made the whole process enjoyable. I think Gotham has set the standard for what an online fiction writing class should be. I will be back for more!"
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| -D. K.
Editor
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| "The best teaching technique I have encountered since I came to America."
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| -E. S.
Graphic Designer
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| "Quite simply, this has been a life-changing, life-enriching experience. No kidding. This is the best gift I've given myself in years."
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| -B. N.
Creative Director
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| "The instructor had an incredibly lucid way of teaching and a mastery of her subject. Both her lectures and her critiques were concise, to the point, funny, and full of valuable insight. I learned tons from her."
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| -W. C.
Illustrator/Artist
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| "I enjoyed the course even more than I thought I would. Gotham packs a lot of information into ten short weeks."
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| -K. M.
Registered Nurse
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| "This is my third Gotham Writers’ Workshop class. I never wrote a short story before the first. Now I’m hooked and can feel myself improving."
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| -C. M.
Marketing Communications
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| "Thanks for this course. I no longer fear an empty page, I attack it."
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| -D. K.
Janitor
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| "A fantastic way to dip your toes into the world of writing. This was really the best money I've spent in a long time and I plan to take another course next session."
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| -J. V.
Health Editor
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| "I've taken writing classes in half a dozen universities and none have been as comprehensive and informative."
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| -M. A.
Graphic Designer
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| "Bravo! This class reminded me that I can be, want to be, and kinda am a writer!"
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| -C. K.
Managing Editor
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| "I think it was a blast. I got an avalanche of material I could utilize for a long period of time, and loved the convenience of not having to go anywhere to do it. I lead a busy life and found it to be a fabulous asset to sit down at any time and read or critique or go over a lesson."
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| -M. C.
House Painter/Stand-Up Comic
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| "The instructor was one of the most articulate teachers I've had on any subject. She was also perceptive and highly intuitive. She was able to illuminate strengths and weaknesses in my writing with precision. She obviously cares about writing and about giving others the tools that will enable them to experience the rewards of writing something well."
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| -L. M.
Tax Attorney
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| "The teacher is amazing. My work with her has led to several publishing credits and a much greater understanding and mastery of the craft."
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| -R. B.
English Teacher
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| "It was great taking this course online. I am now writing short stories. This is something that I have always wanted to do. Without the course, I am not sure when I would have done it. Taking the course online made it possible."
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| -E. L.
Lobbyist
Ft. Washington, MD
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| "The processes taught in the course serve as an invaluable framework for thinking about the story to be told."
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| -N. H.
Business Executive
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| "I learned that I did have something to say—that the simplest bit of information could be turned into a story."
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| -J. F.
Business Manager
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| "I found myself surrounded by others who value good writing as much as I do."
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| -L. A.
Student
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| "The instructor was very personable and gave intellectually stimulating lectures. He is one of the most exceptionally talented instructors I have ever encountered and that includes my college experience."
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| -G. M.
Retailer
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| "This course has given me the boost of self-confidence that I desperately needed."
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| -J. S.
Personal Trainer/Aerobic Instructor
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| "This course has been the greatest resource I've found for furthering my writing education. There are so many elements to study that I intend to take the class again."
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| -A. F.
Student
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| "The instructor is a master of her craft. Her understanding and insightfulness, combined with her vast knowledge, made this the most enjoyable writing class I have ever taken."
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| -T. R.
Sales Trainer
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| "This course reignited my passion for fiction and writing. I was looking for a match, and this course lit my fuse."
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| -W. W.
Police Dispatcher
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| "This class has been one of the highlights of my life."
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| -S. J.
Student
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| "I am very glad I made the decision to take this course. The structure really helped me get writing, stay writing, and improve the writing I did get done! Everything on your Web site worked as promised. It was easy to use and free of glitches. Wonderful."
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| -M. M.
Teacher
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| "I have read several books about the writer's craft, but the excellence of the lectures written by the instructor for this course stood out for me: She somehow found fresh angles, used particularly apt examples, and provided trenchant advice for writing and revision."
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| -A. H.
Veterinarian
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| "This course is a great way to be introduced or reacquainted with the nuts and bolts of creating a fictional story."
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| -J. M.
Student
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| "I am just getting back into writing after being away from it for 25 years. The course helped to refresh my memory and to pinpoint the weak and strong areas in my writing."
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| -M. J.
CFO
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| "I equate this class to learning to read music after I've learned to play a few chords. It brought some meaning and clear understanding of some things I was already doing in my writing, and helped me understand how to evolve those fundamentals further."
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| -J. D.
Copywriter
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| "Finally, I completed a short story!"
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| -P. N.
Accountant
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| "The instructor's presentations were inspiring and her critiques of my writing were dead-on."
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| -M. T.
Literary Agent
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| "The instructor was wonderful. His weekly comments and lectures were fresh, astute, and delivered in an amusing, funny, charming manner. He is insightful and knowledgeable and rates a "10" in my book. I'm off to Level II!"
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| -J. W.
Fish Buyer
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| "This is the best course I have ever taken, and since I have a master's degree, I have taken hundreds of courses."
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| -H. S.
VP of Marketing and Sales
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| "I started writing with the first exercise assigned, and I really enjoyed it. I've been writing every day."
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| -A. M.
Library Assistant
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| "I had always dreamed about writing short stories. The instuctor helped inspire me and made me realize I could write a good story after all."
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| -M. B.
Homemaker
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| "Gotham really changed my mind about online classes. I'm now about to start my third Gotham class!"
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| -J. S.
Consultant
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| "The course really taught me and opened my eyes to the world of writing. So much more goes into it that I imagined."
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| -M. P.
Designer
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| "Gotham Writers’ Workshop gave me a reason to write, the jump start I needed. It helped me overcome the insecurities about my writing that had kept me silent for years."
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| -A. O.
Manager, Client Accounting
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| "The instructor fostered a genuine sense of community despite the Internet environment and distance between students and teacher."
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| -J. B.
Attorney
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| "It's all about discussing the craft and workshopping a piece that you want to see in stellar form."
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| -K. W.
Creative Writing Tutor
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| "I really learned the basics—plot, character development, voice, tone…. Everything that was promised was delivered."
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| -E. S.
Freelance Business Writer
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| "If or when I get published, it will be the direct result of this class. The pace and the spacing of the material were well-planned. There was time to soak up the information presented and to apply that knowledge. This class was well worth it."
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| -T. R.
Sales Communications Consultant
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| "The instructor created an atmosphere so dynamic... each student opened the door to his or her writing potential."
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| -S. R.
Retired
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| "More than I expected, and worth every penny. I signed up for the course through Zoetrope.com, an online writing community, and expected to learn a bit about the basics of fiction. But with my instructor's guidance and steady encouragement, I have participated in online conversations with my classmates about the intricacies of plot, dialogue, characterization, conflicts, resolutions, and revising. I have written two short stories, as well as commented and reviewed scores more. I have learned not just the basics of fiction, but what it truly takes to cultivate that passion so that it comes alive for readers. And I have learned that none of this is easy, but attainable with lots of dedication, perseverance and faith. And that's priceless."
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| -J. S.
Journalist
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| "Unlike many college writing courses, this class gave concrete technique and structure to look at and work toward. It was great to have instincts put into words."
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| -H. H.
Graduate Student
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| "I learned a great deal…I have already recommended Gotham to others."
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| -L. N.
Retired Law Enforcement Officer
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| "The class was structured very well for someone who was intimidated by sharing their work. The environment was warm and safe, which made the workshop process relatively painless."
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| -J. S.
Graphic Designer
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| "Incredibly worth it."
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| -L. J.
Senior Editor, NYT Almanac
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| "I was wary of signing up blindly to something on the Internet, but this is a real class that was far better than most I took in college and grad school. It was the creative writing class I always wanted to take but was too scared to show up for in person!"
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| -L. B.
broadcast journalist
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| "I like that the online class setup allows me the freedom to pursue the lessons and homework when I want (and doesn't require me to commit a certain night a week)."
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| -S. B.
Catalog Manager
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| "Gotham Writers' Workshop takes full advantage of the strengths online learning has to offer. The Web site works beautifully, the structure is well thought out, and the content is outstanding."
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| -J. H.
Illustrator & Graphic Designer
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| "The course was structured extremely well, with each lesson a definite building block on the last. The instructor was able to explain each very well, and used great examples to help illustrate her points."
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| -K. R.
Advertising
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| "Excellent course. No regrets. It was the springboard I was looking for. I rediscovered my desire to write."
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| -J. R.
Sales
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| "Quite simply, this course and the instructor have changed my life. I went from wanting to write to actively, obsessively, constantly writing—and certainly better than I ever have before. My gratitude to GWW is infinite."
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| -M. R.
Researcher
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| "A very broad spectrum of information for a one-day course."
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| -L. D.
Ad Sales Coordinator
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| "This course has completely revitalized me as a writer, giving me tremendous new perspectives. I feel that I'm now equipped to do great things."
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| -R. B.
Writer/ English Teacher
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| "One of the best writing class experiences I've ever had."
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| -N. G.
Writer
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| "The instructor's clarity of criticism had to open the minds of everyone in the course."
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| -P. D.
Physician
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| "I've found a writing community that I can take with me anywhere I can take my computer. I don't have to go out late at night on scary college campuses, decide what to wear, drive home on freeways at night—the list is endless, so I'll end it there. But there's more."
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| -J. S.
Student
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| "I loved the spirit, energy, and enthusiasm of the instructor—she's infectious!"
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| -V. E.
Special Education Administrator
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| "I learned a lot about how to approach writing. It was analogous to a drawing course I had taken once—everyone can fiddle around, but if someone shows you a different way of looking at things or approaching things, your quality and depth improves."
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| -K. T.
Medical Student
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| "The course got me totally back on track as a writer. I feel like a creative artist again."
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| -L. W.
Writer/Editor
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| "Many say that New York City is the center of the publishing world. The Gotham Writers' Workshop enabled me to tap into the nutrients concentrated there, despite being thousands of miles away on the west coast. It connected me with like-minded people around the country and beyond. And I was stunned by the caliber of instruction."
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| -S. K.
Writer & Software Consultant
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| "This course was very comprehensive and fun. A whole new world has opened up for me as a result of this class. Not only have I learned about writing fiction, I have also gained considerable insight on reading fiction. What's really been a gift is that I am now a much more conscientious observer of LIFE."
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| -R. D.
Independent Computer Consultant
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| "The instructor earns 5 stars in my eyes!"
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| -T. C.
Importer
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| "The instructor was very enthusiastic about teaching and bringing out the talent, any talent. I think he even squeezed talent out of us."
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| -J. M.
Business Development
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| "I had finished my MFA in fiction writing and I wanted a way to continue writing in a serious atmosphere, both honest and generous. The Gotham class was fabulous. I was able to develop a character for a novel I had been working on, which is now due for publication in August."
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| -R. K.
Writer
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| "Thanks to Gotham Writers' Workshop I stopped talking and started writing."
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| -M. B.
President
Results Only Communications
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| "I love the online experience, and each class has been better than the last. I like the freedom of an online class, and as I have taken progressively more advanced classes, I have discovered the class interaction has also increased and been very good indeed."
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| -V. B.
Writer/Editor
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| "If you want to write and receive interesting new approaches to writing, go! I learned more in the first two weeks than I did in all of college, and that cost $8,000 a semester!"
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| -G. A.
Student
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| "I live in Hong Kong, and I found it fabulously easy to participate in my own time zone and not feel any different."
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| -J. C.
Domestic Engineer
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| "The class was truly inspiring. I spent most of the week thinking about our next writing assignment—the class was the high point of my week."
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| -L. F.
Computer Programmer/Analyst
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| "I've taken writing courses in college, adult education classes and a couple of writing workshops. Fiction Writing I at Gotham has been by far the most rewarding."
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| -J. D.
Cable Television Advertising
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| "The one-day intensive workshop was excellent. It allowed me to test the waters, and then I registered for the 10-week session."
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| -T. A.
Travel Coordinator
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| "Online classes with Gotham are a wonderful experience…one I will certainly repeat, probably many times."
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| -S. D.
Homemaker/Writer
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| "We were given clear, concrete tools. The course did a great job demystifying the art of fiction writing and fostering confidence. The instructor brought complex concepts down to earth. I will miss coming here every week."
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| -M. F.
Actor
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| "As a former teacher, I thought I knew how to read critically—but I learned that I had more to learn! The lectures were excellent and the assignments helpful and on the mark."
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| -K. A.
Student
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| "I have taken many online training courses, and this is the best one I have ever had. The format was really quite effective in that it divided the components of the course into different sections: the lecture with discussion, the notebook/assignments, and the chat section. This kind of modular design facilitated effective learning and easy navigation."
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| -M. P.
Senior Manager, Alliances
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| "Great lectures, with concise and clear tips on how to handle the major elements of the craft. The topics selected for the course were absolutely the right ones for a course of this level."
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| -B. R.
Student
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| "It was a wonderful experience. I learned a lot, and I believe I grew a great deal as a writer."
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| -A. B.
College Student
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| "The instructor created a warm climate that made me feel comfortable and, I think, really drew out all the students in the class. The class had a really nice vibe."
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| -M. A.
Business Analyst
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| "I live in a small town. We don't have the benefits of a metropolitan talent pool. The online class gave me the chance to take a class from a school in New York right from my kitchen table."
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| -L. C.
Writer
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| "I'm writing! That's what I wanted most, and that’s what I got."
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| -T. M.
Writer
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| "One of the best decisions I've ever made. Improved my writing incredibly."
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| -L. B.
Waitress/Bartender
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| "A great introduction to the craft of writing fiction."
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| -K. D.
Student
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| "Our instructor was one of the most patient, thorough, and articulate teachers I've ever had. The amount of work she tackled—and the way she tackled it—was astounding. True grace under pressure."
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| -R. M.
Writer
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| "I loved the experience of taking this class. For someone who wants to write but lacks confidence, this is a wonderful vehicle. The fact that I have already signed up for Fiction II and this is only Week 9 speaks for itself."
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| -C. F.
Retail Sales
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| "The instructor has given me the much-needed kick start, the motivation, and the desire to follow through and finish my writing goals, one line at a time."
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| -A. M.
Student
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| "Once I started the class at Gotham, I realized that writing, like any other craft, is a skill that can be learned. Now those once elusive elements of form as well as the proper tools were spread out before me. And although I know I have more editing and writing ahead of me, I also now know what it takes to get the job done."
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| -B. E.
Owner
The Better Body Firm
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| "I developed confidence as a writer. I forgot my hesitations and let my imagination and creativity run wild."
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| -S. H.
Attorney
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| "As dull as the concept of an online class might seem to the uninitiated, I found this advanced fiction class to be an immersive, exciting way to further my writing goals."
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| -R. T.
Freelance Writer
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| "Very inspiring; I always started my homework on the bus, immediately after leaving class."
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| -V. P.
Medical Editor
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| "Taking an online class was absolutely perfect for me. Fitting a student's life into family routine isn't always easy, but through the wonders of the Internet, I could log on whenever I had time. Contrary to my first belief, an online course can be a highly personal experience."
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| -G. K.
Student
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| "The instructor is articulate and masterful as a writer and an instructor. He made the class environment vibrant. His willingness to help his students and the insights he gave are par excellence. I would pay good money any day to take this instructor's class."
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| -J. Z.
Marketing
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| "The course gave me the push I needed to write again. I feel like I've gained a lot in writing skill and the reading has exposed me to a lot of writers I didn't know existed. I can't think of an easier or quicker way to access feedback from other writers. I can't wait for the next course…. I enjoyed the chat room specifically when our instructor and then a member of Zoetrope publishing joined it. The information I got from those two sessions was priceless."
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| -S. H.
Student
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| "For me, the most useful thing was to keep writing something every week."
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| -E. B.
Creative Director
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| "I have gained a better understanding of my abilities and where I need to concentrate my efforts. The instructor kept things light and understandable."
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| -M. F.
Publishing
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| " I started a year or so ago with no experience in writing, and I have come to a point where I have an overall grasp of the craft. Now I just need to write, write, and write. I have a level of confidence that I didn't have before."
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| -P. A.
Physician
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| "I am 51 years old, and this is my first fiction writing course. It was great. It covered all the fundamentals, such as plot, setting, characterization, description, and dialogue, in a clear and comprehensive manner. I am already enrolled in the next Fiction Writing II class."
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| -G. C.
Physicist/Engineer
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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."
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| -V. N.
Retired Lawyer
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| "I established a firm foundation. It is a great beginner's course. The instructor was wonderful—very personable, knowledgeable, and she made everyone feel comfortable."
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| -A. R.
Clinical Hypnotherapist/Motivational Speaker
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| "The course brought me to a higher consciousness in my ability to read as a 'reader' but more importantly as a writer. The enthusiasm the instructor showed for his writing as well as his enjoyment of teaching were extremely encouraging."
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| -C. C.
Music Production
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| "Magazines and books about writing are fine, but this course provides vital contact with the real world of fiction writing."
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| -T. M.
journalist/teacher
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| "As a must-take if one is at all interested in fiction writing."
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| -B. G.
Scientist & consultant
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| "I have been thinking about writing for several years but could never seem to get off the mark and do anything about it. This course got me in gear and made me write."
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| -H. D.
Attorney
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| "The instructor is very knowledgeable, approachable, and committed to the students. The lectures were thorough and instructive. I'll probably go back to them many times over the coming years."
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| -R. D.
Vice President, Software Company
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| "The course has been a very positive experience for me. It helped me overcome a long-standing [case of] writer's block and greatly increased my confidence."
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| -C. K.
Self-Employed
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| "I felt like I was back in the third grade with my favorite teacher, who never judged...only nurtured, supported, and gave me the wings to fly."
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| -A. S.
Journalist
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| "The course is well-structured and moves swiftly through several topics to give a complete look at writing. The instructor showed expertise, professionalism, and interest in helping each classmate. Her lectures were well written and she challenged each of us. I am going to miss her."
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| -J. S.
Woodworker
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| "The course was very full of great information and exercises. I doubt you could fit more in."
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| -M. P.
Graphic Designer
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| "Writing was something I always thought was an unreachable talent. Now I've learned to do it, not dream about it."
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| -e. c.
Art Director
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| "The instructor made everyone feel welcome."
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| -S. P.
Student
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| "The instructor was very effective and efficient in getting to the heart of the piece."
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| -M. C.
Information Technologies
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| "The instructor was exceptional in his lectures, musings, and personal critiques of the students' work. I gained a lot of insight on the craft of writing through his knowledge. He was somehow able to make what had previously been unclear to me crystal clear."
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| -K. R.
Technician
USDA
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| "This course was undoubtedly the best creative writing workshop I have ever taken."
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| -L. A.
Communications Project Manager
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| "Taking the course online was a lifesaver for me! I'm disabled and cannot get out to take classes. I found this course very effective."
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| -K. M.
Student
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| "A perfect teacher. He was witty, and genuine, and smart, and brought odd things to his lectures to delight and challenge, to expand our sense of the possible in fiction."
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| -R. S.
Adjunct Professor of English
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