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Learn how to improve your essay writing skills, from brainstorming and outlining to crafting a compelling thesis statement and structuring your arguments, through interactive online classes.

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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay

Writing Pad

Learn the secrets to crafting a personal essay that's worthy of the New York Times in this online course. Discover the unspoken expectations, compelling hooks, and crystal-clear themes that will make your essay stand out. By the end, you'll have everything you need to submit your own kick-ass essay to the Big Apple.

(59) All levels 16 and older
$425

5 sessions

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Essay & Opinion Writing Level 1 (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop @ Zoom Conference

Craft your voice and opinions into compelling essays with Gotham Writers Workshop. Explore personal essays, op-eds, reviews, and more in this course. Learn the art of persuasion and creative nonfiction structure to effectively share your viewpoints.

(745) Beginner 18 and older
$464

10 sessions

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Essay & Opinion Writing Level 1 (Self-Paced)

Gotham Writers Workshop

Discover the secrets of effective and compelling essay and opinion writing in this workshop at Gotham Writers Workshop. Explore different forms of viewpoint writing, from personal essays to op-eds, and learn essential writing craft techniques. Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on the fundamentals, this course will equip you with the skills to make your voice heard.

(745) Beginner 18 and older
$464

2 sessions

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Personal Essay Writing Intensive (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop @ Zoom Conference

Refine your writing skills and learn how to express your viewpoints effectively in this intensive course at Gotham Writers Workshop. Explore various forms of viewpoint writing such as personal essays, op-eds, and reviews, while also gaining insight into writing craft and marketing strategies. Discover the power of your words and captivate your audience with compelling narratives.

(745) All levels 18 and older
$200

2 sessions

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Personal Essay 1

Writing Pad

Master the art of crafting compelling personal narratives that captivate readers and leave a lasting impact. Enhance your writing skills and explore the intricate process of transforming personal experiences into essays.

(59) All levels 16 and older
$425

5 sessions

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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay 101

Writing Pad

Learn the secret techniques for writing compelling personal essays. Join NY Times Modern Love Alum and Moth Host, Matteson Perry, as he shares his insight and guides you through fun in-class exercises to transform your experiences into great essays. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a two-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and take your writing to the next level.

(59) All levels 16 and older
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You in 1200 Words: An Online Personal Essay

Writing Pad

Have you always wanted to write a personal essay but you don’t know where to start? Or have you dreamed of seeing one of your essays published in the New York Times or Salon? Then this six week live online personal essay writing class is for you. Using fun in-class exercises, we’ll help you transform your bad blind dates and visits from unruly parents into insightful, compelling revelations. NY Times Modern Love alum Kalle Mattila (NY Times,...

(59) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$440

6 sessions

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Humorous Personal Essay: Find the Funny

Writing Pad

Using fun in-class exercises, we’ll help you transform your bad blind dates and visits from unruly parents into insightful, compelling revelations. We will help you dig deep into your treasure trove of personal experience to find the literary diamond in the rough that you can polish into a hilarious, relatable and tantalizing gem. You’ll even get a private meeting to get final notes on your piece and figure out where to send it. By the end of...

(59) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$425

5 sessions

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Reported Essay

Writing Pad

Learn the secret techniques to craft a compelling and award-winning essay in this five-week class taught by NY Times and Rolling Stone alum Nicole Pajer at Writing Pad. Discover the unspoken expectations of this elusive format, create a captivating hook, and develop a clear theme that will leave readers wanting more. Don't miss your chance to perfect your essay and secure publication opportunities in just a few weeks!

(59) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$485

5 sessions

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Online Writing Prose Poetry

The Writers Studio

Writing prose poetry is exciting, fun, and challenging. Prose poems vary a great deal. They display an abundance of different narrators and approaches: the one common element is that sentences, rather than free or metrical verse, drive the writing. In this six-week class, you will sample diverse exercises based on accessible, yet artistically challenging and satisfying, models.  In the optional weekly, unrecorded live discussions, we will discuss...

(7) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$375

6 sessions

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Online Essays and the Persona Narrator

The Writers Studio

Discover the art of crafting compelling essays as you explore the works of renowned essayists. Dive into the techniques of persona narration and other elements of craft that bring the material to life and engage the reader. Join us for an immersive six-week class conducted via video chat using Zoom.

(7) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$385

6 sessions

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Online Flash Fiction

The Writers Studio

Are you curious about this very short story form? Do you have a story you want to tell in about 1,000 words? Flash fiction is a fun challenge for any writer, and it’s a great way to explore different narrative styles and techniques. In this six-week class, we’ll look at several examples of very short fiction. Each week, you will write a short, complete prose piece modeled on a writer’s example. The teacher chooses these exercises from a variety...

(7) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$385

6 sessions

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From Ordinary Life to Extraordinary Personal Essay

Writing Pad

Note: This is primarily a lecture class with some in-class exercises but not everyone will get to share their writing for feedback due to the seminar format. Dreaming of publishing your essay in a top newspaper or magazine, but feel your experiences aren’t unique enough? You’re not alone. Most of us have never moonlighted as a pirate or worked for the CIA, but in this 1 Day Online Personal Essay class, 2x NY Times Modern Love Alum Sara Eckel...

(59) All levels 16 and older
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Humorous Personal Essay 101

Writing Pad

This is primarily a lecture class with some in-class exercises but not everyone will get to share their writing for feedback due to the seminar format. Have you always wanted to write a humorous personal essay but you don’t know where to start? Or have you dreamed of seeing one of your essays published in the New York Times or Salon? Then this Online Humorous Personal Essay Class is for you. Using fun in-class exercises, we’ll help you transform...

(59) All levels 16 and older
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Academic Writing for Students and Professionals

Students Academy Ltd. @ Live Virtual

No experience in Academic Writing! Do not Worry! In this course, students will learn about how to write academic assignments (Essays, Thesis, Research papers, Book Reports, Lab Reports, etc.) in the shortest possible time. Key Characteristics Online Classes at the comfort of your schedule. Student Support through Skype, email, and phone. Course Certificate at the course completion.

All levels 15 and older
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Academic Writing for College Students

Students Academy Ltd. @ Live Virtual

It is the aim of every student to get good grades in academics. Academic assignments is an integral part of a degree ( Bachelor, Master or PhD) or even in the school and academic writing is very essential to pass the academic assignments. Students must know how to write academic assignments (Essay, Research Papers, Lab Reports, and Annotated Bibliography). Enroll in the course to learn Academic Writing! Key Characteristics Online Classes...

All levels 15 and older
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