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Student Quotes
"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."
- John Daley
 Cable Television Advertising
"This class was a wonderful mix of lecture, assignments, exchanges, and critiques. I've learned so much. My technique has improved, and I will continue to refer to the lectures as I write my memoir."
- Deborah Lehman
 Freelance Journalist
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Gotham Shop - Mugs, Shirts & More

The Gotham Shop features more than a dozen unique Gotham gifts for writers of all ages.

Here you'll find a "Write/Rewrite" wall clock, mugs, sweatshirts, baseball caps, book bags, even a "future writer" bib for the youngest scribe-to-be.


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Books for Writers

Writers love books. And we've assembled a great collection of new books written specifically for writers. You can browse (and buy) the best new titles in our Writers' Bookshelf. Check it out!



New Books for Writers

Gotham Gift Certificate

Give the Gift of Writing.

A Gotham Gift Certificate is a unique gift for someone who has everything. When you give someone a Gotham Writers’ Workshop gift certificate, you're sure to write your ticket into their heart.

Certificates are available for a specific class, private instruction, or for any dollar amount you like. To purchase a gift certificate order it online, or call us at 1-877-WRITERS.



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The Writer
Invaluable Advice for Writers

Our favorite monthly--The Writer magazine--provides inspiration for beginning and professional writers alike. Every issue includes practical, step-by-step solutions for writing fiction and nonfiction from experienced professionals. Only subscribers have 24/7 access to all the premium content on WriterMag.com including 3,000 searchable market listings!


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Gotham Books

Writing Fiction, written by our expert instructors, offers methods and exercises that have earned praise from the press and many in the writing community.

Fiction Gallery, Gotham's anthology of exceptional short stories by masters of the craft, is ideal for anyone who loves to read tales that hold you spellbound from the first page until the last.

Writing Movies is the practical guide to creating a stellar screenplay written by Gotham faculty.



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Poets & Writers
Each bimonthly issue of Poets & Writers features comprehensive information about grants and awards, profiles of today's most prominent writers, practical advice on how to get published, and the latest news from the writing community.

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Francis Ford Coppola’s All-Story magazine delivers quarterly installments of award-winning  fiction and compelling contemporary art.


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Final Draft Screenwriting Software - Save $130
Final Draft is the world's leading dramatic writing software, combining powerful word processing with professional script formatting in one self-contained, easy-to-use package.

$130 Discount: You may purchase Final Draft software from Gotham Writers' Workshop for $159 plus shipping and tax, a savings of $130 off the list price. Call toll free 1-877-WRITERS or purchase online.


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Avid Readers Read Bookmarks

Would you read over 500 book reviews a month? The staff at Bookmarks does, and they distill the results into each issue of the magazine.

Bookmarks readers enjoy summaries of hundreds of opinions from every major newspaper and magazine for a comprehensive look at the latest fiction and nonfiction books. Author Kurt Vonnegut raves, "Nowhere else have I found such thoughtful and literate reportage on the state of the American soul."

To purchase a one-year subscription for only $27.95 - a 22% savings off the news stand price.



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Magazines for Writers

Give a gift that gives throughout the year—give a subscription to a magazine for writers!

We've assembled an exceptionial collection of magazines for writers at the Gotham Newstand. Whatever you write—novels, poetry, mystery, science fiction, screenplays, romance—you'll find a specialty publication that can help you develop your craft. 



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So, Is It Done? DVD - Navigating the Revision Process

This unique DVD shows professional writers in the usually private act of rethinking and remaking their work. If you are doing any kind of writing, you will need to revise.

Whether you are earning a degree, writing after the kids go to sleep, or fulfilling a retirement dream, chances are you’ll be unhappy with your first draft. Burroway presents five rounds of revision that any writer can try alone or with a group or class.



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Submit! DVD - The Unofficial Guide to Submitting Short Prose

This exciting 2-disc DVD digital learning tool guides the viewer through each step of the submission process.

Users will gain knowledge of prose markets, from glossies to zines. Editors from The Atlantic Monthly, Ellery Queen, Cricket, Other Voices, Brevity, River Teeth, and other national magazines confide their turn-ons and turn-offs.

Viewers will also get the insiders’ perspective to increase their odds of publication, receive market research tips, learn how to write a cover letter, and hear revision advice.



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