You’ve always had Great Expectations of becoming a big-shot author, but whenever you sit down to write something, you feel like a Stranger in a Strange Land. It’s time you got over your fears and took your aspirations to Wuthering Heights with a class at Gotham Writers’ Workshop.

The Place
Gotham’s classes are something to write home about. Dozens of courses are offered in almost every genre imaginable: fiction, songwriting, stand-up comedy, travel writing, you name it. Already penned something you’re ready to share? Consider a How to Get Published seminar, or get one-on-one feedback from a professional writer. Instructors include published and best-selling authors, esteemed university professors, and New York Times contributors. You’ll work closely with other writers-in-training, so your natural talents can develop in a fostering environment.

The Offers
Hit the road, Kerouac. There’s a new scribe in town. Exercise your imagination and find your voice in Creative Writing. Or if you’re interested in the facts, just the facts, enroll in Nonfiction Writing, which covers six styles including memoirs, reviews, and essays. Though the courses are online, expect ample interaction with fellow students.

Photos: Janelle Jones