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Creative Writing Weekend: December 27–28

Learn the art or writing from a master at his craft

Starts Dec 27
3,000 US dollars
Online or in New York

Available spots


Service Description

This Creative Writing Weekend is designed for writers who want to learn the craft of exceptional storytelling in an intensive setting. In this two-day workshop course, students gain a high level of training in the craft of writing by mastering rhythm, tempo, tone, and brevity. They explore the process of developing lively characters, mapping out a plot, describing realistic settings, adding subtext and layers of meaning, and penning captivating fiction. Students master the qualities that make for spellbinding fiction and the techniques used by writers in crafting stories and imagining characters. These lessons will be reinforced through in-class writing exercises. Classes will be held December 27–28 Saturday, 3 pm–9 pm (6 hours) Sunday, 3 pm–9 pm (6 hours) Cost: $3,000 (12 class hours in total) For inquiries, please e-mail us at alaswany.workshop@gmail.com.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

If you need to withdraw from a class, your options are: Classes (except One-On-One Course) For a refund or credit, please contact us at least two business days before your class begins. You may choose either a full credit (valid for one year toward another class) or a refund minus a $50 total fee ($25 administrative + $25 registration). If you withdraw after the class begins (or within one business day of the start date), you are eligible for a credit only, minus the cost of Week 1 and the $25 registration fee—provided you contact us two business days before Week 2. After that, no credits or refunds are available. One-On-One Please note that the fees for the One-On-One course with Dr. Alaa Al Aswany are non-refundable once an agreement has been reached to commence the class. By confirming your participation, you acknowledge and accept that no refunds will be issued after scheduling has been finalized with Dr. Al Aswany. Classes Purchased through CourseHorse If you purchased your class through CourseHorse, our refund and cancellation policy still applies, but CourseHorse will process your refund. Please contact them directly at coursehorse.com/contact-us. If we cancel a class, you will receive a full refund or credit. We will notify CourseHorse to issue the refund, though you may also contact them directly with any questions. Please note: • Credits are valid for one year and cannot be converted into refunds later. • Nonattendance or notifying the instructor does not count as an official withdrawal. • Medical exceptions may be considered with documentation. • Refunds may take up to six weeks to process. Refunds are not available after classes begin, even if you miss the first session. Credits are also unavailable starting one day before the second class. These policies ensure that other interested writers have the opportunity to enroll and help us keep class costs reasonable. Important • Students may join a class during the second week. • Enrollment is guaranteed only upon full payment of tuition. • Class dates and times are subject to change. • Auditing and class recordings are not permitted. • Students receive a record of payment and registration for all classes. • The Creative Writing Workshop reserves the right to remove any student at its discretion. • The Creative Writing Workshop does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, socioeconomic status, national/ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.


Contact Details

+ 347 770-7336

alaswany.workshop@gmail.com

Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY, USA


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