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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay with Brett Paesel
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Dream of placing a personal essay in The New York Times? Let Brett Paesel, a "Modern Love" contributor, walk you through the process. In this workshop, you'll learn the unspoken expectations of the format, receive expert feedback, and shape a polished essay ready for submission. Ideal for writers looking to break into prestigious publications and lift their personal storytelling.
Oct 20th
5:30–8:30pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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Nov 15th
2–5pm PT
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$460
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Nov 16th
5:30–8:30pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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Tue. Oct 20th, 5:30–8:30pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
Personal Essay Writing Intensive (Zoom)
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school @ Zoom Conference
Sharpen your writing abilities and discover how to share your viewpoints with impact in this focused course. Investigate forms of viewpoint writing including personal essays, op-eds, and reviews, while picking up insights on writing craft and marketing know-how.
Nov 7th
1–4pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$210
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Sat. Nov 7th, 1–4pm ET
(6 hours over 2 sessions)
Online Flash Fiction
The Writers Studio See all classes by this school @ Interactive online classroom
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...
Nov 4th
6–8:30pm ET
Meets 6 Times
$399
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Wed. Nov 4th, 6–8:30pm ET
(15 hours over 6 sessions)
NY Times Worthy Personal Essay 101 with Brett Paesel
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Discover how to write a compelling personal essay with expert guidance from a published author. The course teaches you how to turn everyday experiences into powerful narratives, with strategies for crafting stories that catch the attention of major publications. Begin your path toward an essay worthy of outlets like the New York Times or Salon.
Mon. Nov 2nd, 5:30–8:30pm PT
(3 hours)
Essay & Opinion Writing Level 1 (Online)
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school
Discover the practices of effective, compelling essay and opinion writing in this workshop. Explore different forms of viewpoint writing, from personal essays to op-eds, and build essential writing craft techniques.
Dec 1st
12am–11:45pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$489
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Jan 12th
12am–11:45pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$489
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Tue. Dec 1st, 12am–11:45pm ET
(47 hours & 30 minutes over 2 sessions)
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TV I: An Intro TV Writing Workshop
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA
You dream of writing a killer pilot that launches you a staff job on Game Of Thrones. Or maybe you want to turn your life story into an Emmy award-winning HBO series. Steven Peros Veteran screenwriter and TV writer Steven Peros. He’s written for one of the first AMC Series and has sold pilots to MTV and NBC-Universal. In this five-week TV Writing Workshop, Steven will help you on your great TV idea and how to turn it into a terrific script....
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Story Time Plus: A Performed Essay Workshop
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Performance essays are all the rage, and in this five-week class, master storyteller Brian Finkelstein will teach you how to be a yarn-spinning pro. You'll do fun, improvised storytelling drills, learn about the structure of performance essays, and explore ways to use your pieces to boost your writing career. Brian will show you how to transform relationships gone bad, family feuds, and life’s minutia into two riveting five-minute pieces. He’ll...
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You in 1200 Words: Personal Essay
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 1132 Van Pelt Ave, Los Angeles, CA
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 five week Los Angeles personal essay 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. Published essayist Sophia Kercher (NY Times, Elle) will show...
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Humorous Personal Essay Workshop (5-week)
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA
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 humorous personal essay 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. Successful essayist Brett Paesel (Modern Love) will show...
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What Do You Think? Writing the Op-Ed or Cultural Essay
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd #203, Los Angeles, CA
Do you have strong opinions and no one to share them with? Write an op-ed and make some money off of your passion (op-eds are opinion essays with a strong personal point-of-view). The market for op-eds and cultural essays are huge right now, and there are plenty of places to break in. In this class, L.A. Times contributing op-ed editor Erin Aubry Kaplan will show you how to write an op-ed, make your argument as strong as possible, and pitch to...
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So You Want to be a Writer? - Creative Writing
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
You’ve always dreamed of finding the time to write on a regular basis or to finish a screenplay, a novel, a collection ofpoems, or a story. You can do it, and this class will help you! Writer of a thousand talents, this class will help you explore a smorgasbord of literary genres and discover what floats your boat. Through all new fun in-class exercises, you’ll work on writing scenes with authentic dialogue, finding stories from real life, and...
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Writing Your Story: Memoir and Personal Essay
Valley Art Workshop See all classes by this school @ 5210 Collier Pl, Woodland Hills, CA
Discover the power of your own voice in this engaging writing class focused on memoirs and personal essays. Through dynamic prompts and exercises, you'll explore different styles and refine your storytelling. Gain insights into crafting reliable and unreliable narratives, descriptive scenes, and poetic prose. Share your work in a supportive environment, embracing the unique essence of your story.
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$75
Personal Essay and Memoir Workshop
Los Angeles Writers Group See all classes by this school @ Location will be, Los Angeles, CA
Part generative and part critique, this bi-weekly memoir workshop welcomes writers who have already begun a memoir or essay project as well as writers who have a project in mind but have yet to begin writing. In addition to creating new personal writing, you will also have the option to share and get professional feedback on pages from your memoir or personal essays. We will also reflect on the work of successful memoir and personal writing through...
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$45
Personal Essay Clinic
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
You wrote this great essay but aren’t sure if it’s done yet or where you should send it for publication. Good news: the personal essay doctor is in! Successful journalist Natasha Vargas-Cooper will help you push that essay to the finish line. In this intimate (eight student max) one-day intensive, we’ll workshop the hell out of your essay, help you polish it up and get it ready to send out the next day! We’ll even send you a checklist of...
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$125
NY Times Worthy Personal Essay
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
Getting an essay in the New York Times is the crown jewel of personal essays in terms of bragging rights and future book deals. In this five-week Online NY Times worthy personal essay class, the instructor will share insight into securing this prestigious but elusive prize. Through fun, in-class exercises, an informative craft talk, and in-class feedback, you will learn secret techniques for approaching this essay, including the unspoken expectations...
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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay 101
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
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. 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? In this 1 Day personal essay class, NY Times Modern Love Alum and 2 time Moth GrandSLAM winner and Moth Host,...
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$95
Reviews for Essay Writing Classes in Los Angeles
Essay Writing Classes in Los Angeles are rated 4.4 stars based on 7 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay
An amazing class - really got a lot out of it. One note - the last class is a 20 minute 1:1 with the teacher. I would've liked to have a longer 1:1 session but I was able to develop my Personal Essay skills exponentially in a matter of a few weeks. -
TV I: An Intro TV Writing Workshop
Mike is amazing at what he does and relaying it to his students. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to working with him again. Thanks!
