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Groups+Workshops
How to Write a Book Proposal with Seth Kaufman
Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT April 27 to April 28, 2024
Understand the nuts and bolts of compelling book proposals—explore industry insights, hone presentation strategies, and learn to navigate market realities.
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Groups+Workshops
Exploring Narrative and Time with Omer Friedlander
Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT April 27 to April 28, 2024
Unlock the secrets of time in fiction—explore the nuances between scene and summary, captivating readers in moments, moving narratives forward...
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Groups+Workshops
The Stories of NYC: Identity and Kinship Among the Asian Diaspora in New York City with Miriam Tuliao
Three Sessions Mondays, 6:00 pm EDT - 7:30 pm EDT April 29 to June 10, 2024
Read and discuss three contemporary stories by Asian diasporic writers set in a diverse range of neighborhoods from Manhattan’s Chinatown and...
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Considering Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian with Elizabeth Howard
Four Sessions Tuesdays, 6:30 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT April 30 to May 21, 2024
In Person | Many consider Blood Meridian McCarthy’s magnum opus. Engage with this violent, difficult work and explore...
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Writing About Anger and Shame with Eraldo Souza dos Santos
Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm EDT - 3:00 pm EDT May 4 to May 5, 2024
Unravel the complexities of writing about ‘negative’ emotions—explore their dual nature through literary texts, generative exercises...
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Groups+Workshops
Translating Between Voices & Cultures: A Translation Workshop with Jenna Tang
Once a week Wednesdays, 7:00 pm EDT - 9:00 pm EDT May 8 to June 12, 2024
Embark on a six-week translation journey, learning techniques to preserve authenticity, avoid stereotypes, and bring the unexpected into works...
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Groups+Workshops
Writing and Other Art Forms: Learning from Paintings, Sculpture, and Music with Omer Friedlander
Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT May 11 to May 12, 2024
Immerse yourself in an exploration of fiction and art—respond to masterpieces by Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and Degas through writing prompts, learn...
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Groups+Workshops
Intimacy & Irony: Engineering Distance via the Close-Third with Jakob Guanzon
Saturday & Sunday 5:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT May 11 to May 12, 2024
Examine the power of close-third person perspective in storytelling—explore the fine balance between horror and hilarity, learning techniques...
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Groups+Workshops
Members Only: The Nightlighters
Monday, 6:00 pm EDT - 7:30 pm EDT May 13, 2024
The Nightlighters is a free, in-person reading group for members of The Center for Fiction! Led by rotating staff members, The Nightlighters read...
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Groups+Workshops
Anatomy of Desire with Lila Azam Zanganeh
Five Sessions Sundays, 1:00 pm EDT - 2:30 pm EDT June 2 to September 8, 2024
Journey through 900 years of French desire, from courtly love to contemporary shame. Explore desire as both psychic energy and pure libido, delving...
We can only offer full refunds if you cancel one week prior to the start of class. After that, before the start date of class, we can offer a 50% refund. We cannot refund day-of cancellations or refund or partially refund the fee once the class has begun.