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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
If you are interested in Writing courses, you may also be interested in the Hofstra's Summer Writing Program.
| 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 For Publication |
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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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| U6127 | Writer’s Book Camp |
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| U6102 | Finding Stories |
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| U6136 | How to Get Published Successfully |
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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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| Fiction Writing Course Offerings | |||
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| U6300 | How to Turn Your Big Idea Into a Finished Novel |
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| U6112 | Get That Novel Started ... and Keep it Going |
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| U6315 | Short Fiction Writing |
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| U6137 | Flash Fiction |
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| U6138 | Weaving Personal Stories into Fiction |
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| U6139 | A Novel Idea: Finding Your Genre/Developing Your Hook |
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| Non-Fiction Writing Course Offerings | |||
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| U6350 | Creative Non-Fiction Writing |
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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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| U6418 | Starting Your Memoir |
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| U6419 | Polishing Your Memoir |
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| U6351 | So You Think You Can Pitch an Article? Delivering the Pitch-Perfect Query |
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| U6352 | What's Your Story? The Art of Writing Memoir |
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| U6147 | The Artist's Journal: Express Yourself, Discover Your Creativity |
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| U6353 | Make Money Writing Freelance Articles and Memoirs |
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| Writing For Children, Tweens, and Young Adults Course Offerings | |||
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| U6455 | Introduction to Tween and Young Adult Books |
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| U6460 | Creating "Fine, Fresh, Fierce" Characters For Your Tween and Young Adult Novel |
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| U6456 | Writing Nonfiction for Children, Tweens and Teens |
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| U6459 | Do You Need a Book Doctor? |
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| U6101 | Writer's Group: Writing a Childrens Book |
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| U6113 | Introduction to Children's Books |
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| Poetry Course Offerings | |||
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| U6100 | Writing Poetry |
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| U6421 | Writing Poetry II |
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| U6422 | Writing Short Poems |
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| U6138 | Weaving Personal Stories into Fiction |
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| 2-Hour Writing Courses | |||
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| U6000 | Writing a Top-Notch Query |
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| U6001 | Jumpstart Your Creative Engine |
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| U6002 | Funny Fiction |
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| U6003 | Such a Character: How to Create Memorable Characters |
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| U6004 | Secrets of a Page Turner |
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| U6005 | Dead-On Dialogue |
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| U6006 | A Practical Guide to English Grammar and Usage |
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| U6007 | How to Structure Your Novel in Three Acts |
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| U6008 | Get Your Book Noticed: Creating a Publicity Campaign |
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| U6009 | Finding Freelance Jobs in The Tween / Young Adult Market |
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| U6011 | Magazine Queries That Sell |
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| U6012 | Be Heard: Write an Editorial |
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| U6013 | Find Your Voice Through Journaling |
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| U6420 | See the World: Become a Travel Writer |
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| H1130 | Writing Press Releases |
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| Special Writing Workshops | |||
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| U6132 | Become a Better Writer in 5 Days! |
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| U6136 | How to Get Published Successfully |
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| U6147 | The Artist's Journal: Express Yourself, Discover Your Creativity |
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| Writing Webinars | |||
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| U6800 | Why Bad Characters Happen to Good Writers |
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| U6801 | Writing The Filmic Novel |
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