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Do you have a story you want to share with the world? If you have always dreamed of sharing your thoughts or life experiences but need help crafting your words, Hofstra University Continuing Education is the perfect place to start! If you’re a more experienced writer, our courses can help you improve your skills, workshop your writing, and get published. We are proud to offer a wide variety of courses taught by writing professionals, including seasoned and successful authors and journalists. With so much to say, it’s time to begin your journey!
Please Join Us At Our Monthly Writers Salons
Hofstra Continuing Education is proud to host monthly Writers Salons that feature guest speakers, faculty and student readings, on- and off-campus field trips, and the opportunity to network with fellow writers. The Writers Salons take place on the first Monday of every month (except June, July and August), and are free and open to the public. For more information, visit ce.hofstra.edu/writing, email ce-writing@hofstra.edu or call 516-463-7200.
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Do you have a story you want to share with the world? If you have always dreamed of sharing your thoughts or life experiences but need help crafting your words, Hofstra University Continuing Education is the perfect place to start! If you’re a more experienced writer, our courses can help you improve your skills, workshop your writing, and get published. We are proud to offer a wide variety of courses taught by writing professionals, including seasoned and successful authors and journalists. With so much to say, it’s time to begin your journey!
Please Join Us At Our Monthly Writers Salons
Hofstra Continuing Education is proud to host monthly Writers Salons that feature guest speakers, faculty and student readings, on- and off-campus field trips, and the opportunity to network with fellow writers. The Writers Salons take place on the first Monday of every month (except June, July and August), and are free and open to the public. For more information, visit ce.hofstra.edu/writing, email ce-writing@hofstra.edu or call 516-463-7200.
View Bios of Writing Instructors
| Writing and Publishing Fundamentals Course Offerings | |||
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| U6200 | I Can Really Write: An Introduction To Creative Writing |
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| U6225 | Writing for the Web |
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| U6220 | Everything You Need to Know About Blogging |
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| U6116 | Proofreading and Copyediting Workshop |
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| U6134 | Polish Your Prose |
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| U6111 | Everyone Has a Story to Tell |
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| U6330 | Become a Confident Business Writer! |
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| U6102 | Finding Stories |
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| U6223 | How To Write Clearly and Concisely |
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| U6006 | Good Writing: A Guide To English Grammar and Structure |
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| U6226 | The Power of Words |
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| U6227 | Five Steps to Launching a Successful Writing Business |
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| U6014 | Publishing and Marketing Your E-Book |
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| U6146 | Sense-ational Writing |
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| U6000 | Writing a Top-Notch Query |
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| U6001 | Jumpstart Your Creative Engine |
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| H1130 | Writing Press Releases |
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| U6320 | So You Want To Get Published! |
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| U6321 | Journaling into Storytelling |
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| U6010 | Writer's Workshop |
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| Non-Fiction Writing Course Offerings | |||
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| U6355 | Writer’s Workshop: Memoir Intensive |
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| U6224 | Writing Features for Print and Online Publications |
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| U6353 | Make Money Writing Freelance Articles and Memoirs |
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| U6420 | See the World: Become a Travel Writer |
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| U6015 | Writing for Newspapers, Magazines, and Websites |
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| High School Writing Workshops | |||
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| U6132 | Become a Better Writer in 5 Days! |
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| U6511 | High School Summer Writers Retreat |
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| U6570 | The Writer’s Notebook (For Student Grades 8-12) |
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| Writing For Children Course Offerings | |||
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| U6101 | Writer's Group: Writing a Childrens Book |
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| Poetry Course Offerings | |||
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| U6100 | Writing Poetry |
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| U6422 | Writing Short Poems |
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| U6430 | Haiku Workshop |
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| U6431 | Exploring Poetic Forms |
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| U6426 | Summer Poetry Workshop |
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| Screenwriting Course Offerings | |||
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| U6114 | Beginning Screenwriting |
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| U6115 | Intermediate Screenwriting |
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