# Gotham Writers Workshop Teen Summer Classes Gotham Writers Workshop, the long-running New York City creative writing school, teaches teen-specific classes online each summer term (June-August). Teen classes run six weeks in Zoom or asynchronous online formats, giving young writers a structured workshop experience with a professional writer-instructor - the same workshop method Gotham has refined with adult writers for decades, adapted for students ages 13-17. ## What You'll Do - Join a six-week creative writing workshop built for teen writers - Study craft elements such as character, plot, voice, and imagery through weekly lessons and writing exercises - Share your work and receive structured feedback from your instructor and classmates in a supportive workshop environment - Read and respond to fellow students' writing, sharpening your editorial eye - Finish polished short pieces across fiction, essay, or other genres depending on the class ## Who Should Apply Teen classes are designed for ages 13-17 - roughly grades 9-12 - at any experience level, from journal-keepers to students eyeing creative writing supplements for college applications. Because classes meet online (live Zoom sections) or fully asynchronously, they pair easily with summer jobs and other programs. ## Outcomes Students leave with workshop-tested pieces, concrete craft techniques, and the habit of giving and receiving critique - the core skill of every serious writing program. Six-week online or Zoom teen classes cost $339, plus a $25 registration fee paid once per term. Registration is rolling each term through Gotham's site, and summer sections are posted in spring.