Writing the Story: Storytelling for Entrepreneurs, Professionals, and Creatives
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New York Writers Intensive will be offering an informational Storytelling event to promote our new series of classes starting in June. We would love to know what you are looking for in storytelling classes and events.
The 6-week course is called: "Writing the Story: Storytelling for Entrepreneurs, Professionals, and Creatives." It's for anyone who wants to use storytelling elements to their advantage in their business, creative works, and personal life.
May 19th at 7pm. Jay will be giving out some GREAT content about what you will learn in his course and it will help us know what people are interested in. It's just $5 and there will be snacks!
I hope you all come out and join us!
Bellow is more information about the course:
The 6-week course "Writing the Story: Storytelling for Entrepreneurs, Professionals, and Creatives"
Use storytelling techniques to increase your impact in writing, business, and life!
• Do you want to write but need help getting started?
• Have stories you want to tell but need help getting them down?
• Want to tap into your creativity and self-expression?
• You always wanted to write, but you’re in a job where you can’t be creative?
Then sign up for our Writing the Story, our storytelling class at The New York Writers' Intensive, taught by award-winning journalist and storyteller Jay Dixit. When: May 19th 7pm
This is a writing class for anyone who wants to learn to use the techniques of storytelling to increase their impact.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING
“One of the top three creative writing classes I have ever taken—and the other two were full semesters’ worth. I’d definitely take any creative writing class or workshop by Jay. His class could easily turn into a TED Talk. He engages the entire class and remembers everyone’s name. He’s a great teacher because his delivery is flawless… devil is in the details.” —Rob Luciano
In this class, you will learn:
• how to tap into your creativity, find your voice, and tell a story that captivates people
• how to create a plot using the principles of story structure
• how to use drama, how to use suspense, tension, and conflict to hook your readers
• how to express yourself and your personality in an honest, authentic way that connects with people
No matter what kind of writing you’re doing, the principles of storytelling are universal, and this class will enable you to:
• write a first-person essay for The New York Times' Modern Love column
• write your bio on your company's website
• start a blog and write posts that go viral
• do a TED talk
• tell a story on stage at The Moth that will have the audience on the edge of their seat
• write a novel, short story, memoir, or screenplay
• write a pitch deck for investors that will get your company funded
• have better conversations
• meet and connect with people at a conference or networking event
• tell a story at a cocktail party that will have everyone hanging on your every word
This class is fun and interactive, balancing classroom instruction with fun creativity exercises to help you get unstuck and start writing. Because the principles of storytelling are universal, the class draws on examples not only from the great writers, but also from other genres, including:
• great storytellers like Louis CK, Alfred Hitchcock, and Woody Allen
• great writers like Tina Fey, Nabokov, Hemingway, and Joan Didion
• stories from The Moth and This American Life
• the most captivating and engaging TED talks
• comic essayists like David Sedaris, David Rakoff, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Sloane Crosley
• comedians like Louis CK, Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, and Amy Schumer
• essays from The New York Times "Modern Love" column
• television like Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, and Louie
• movies like The Princess Bride, Star Wars, and Pulp Fiction
Sign up and start writing today!
WHAT IS NEW YORK WRITERS' INTENSIVE?
We are the New York Writers Intensive, a community of people passionate about learning the writing and storytelling skills to connect with readers and customers.
ABOUT JAY DIXIT
Jay Dixit is a science writer, editor, and storytelling teacher whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Slate, Wired, and Psychology Today.
Through Jay's years of experience as a writer and storyteller, Jay has noticed the key points and sweet spots of great storytelling, which not everybody teaches you when you are learning how to write. He has developed a meta-course that breaks down the fundamentals of good storytelling, how to optimize creativity, and apply these storytelling techniques in all areas of life.
Jay will teach you how to cultivate creativity, push through writer's block and procrastination, to fulfill your potential. Learn from the greats to become great! His energy and insight provides a supportive environment for people to learn and grow and he has the testimonials to prove it!
This is a one-off class that lasts two hours. For the full 6-week storytelling class, sign up here by May 19 and get $20 off: