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92NY’s Goldman Center for Children and Family provides an exceptional array of programs designed to support children at every stage of their development.
Developing a writing project? Aiming to create publishable work? Our workshops are perfect for you.
Advanced, Master Class and Young Writers’ Workshop students are selected by instructor on the basis of manuscript submission. To learn more, select from the links below.
Here are our available Fall 2026 Advanced Writing Classes:
Advanced Poetry with Elizabeth Metzger
Novel Generator with Omer Friedlander
Advanced Fiction with Matthew Thomas
Advanced Fiction with Teddy Wayne
Advanced Poetry with Alex Dimitrov
Advanced Screenwriting with Dan Perlman
Memoir Intensive with Anya Yurchyshyn
Advanced Poetry Collection with Matthew Wimberley
Applications should consist of maximum:
20 pages of prose (double-spaced) or up to 10 poems.
An application fee of $10 — paid through Submittable — must accompany your submission.
Only one fee is required per person, regardless of how many applications are submitted. If you are applying to more than one workshop and would like to submit two different writing samples, please email the center directly. Please do not use a poetry submission for a prose class, or vice versa.
Manuscripts for Advanced Poetry with Elizabeth Metzger must be received by September 16 at 5 pm.
Manuscripts for Novel Generator with Omer Friedlander must be received by September 28 at 5 pm.
Manuscripts for Advanced Fiction with Matthew Thomas must be received by October 14 at 5 pm.
Manuscripts for Advanced Fiction with Teddy Wayne must be received by October 21 at 5 pm.
Manuscripts for Advanced Poetry with Alex Dimitrov must be received by October 29 at 5 pm.
Manuscripts for Memoir Writing Intensive with Anya Yurchyshyn must be received by November 3 at 5 pm.
Manuscripts for Advanced Screenwriting with Dan Perlman must be received by November 16 at 5 pm.
Manuscripts for Advanced Poetry Collection with Matthew Wimberley must be received by November 17 at 5 pm.
Young Writers Workshop Submission Guidelines:
Students ages 12–14 may register for our one-week intensive by visiting our site (no application necessary).
For students ages 15–18, applications should consist of maximum:
5 typed pages of poetry (only one poem per page) OR prose (double-spaced)
Combinations (ie: 2 poems, 3 pages of a story) are welcome.
There is no fee for Young Writers Workshop applicants.
Scholarships
Please submit your scholarship application for ANY COURSE when you submit your manuscript. You can do so by emailing the Scholarship center directly, or, if you are applying by mail or in person, include it in the envelope with your submission.
How to Apply
For all courses, we accept manuscripts through Submittable, by mail, or dropped off at 92NY in person.
Online:
Enter your address, email, phone number, and biographical information in the Cover Letter field. Indicate courses you are applying to in the Workshops field.
Acceptance
Students will be notified via email. (So please, include your email in your contact information!)
The typical wait period to hear back is two weeks: we want to give your instructors time to read the application manuscripts carefully.
Once accepted, we ask students to register promptly so that notification of wait-listed students, instructors and those not accepted is not delayed. If it turns out you are unable to take the class as planned, please alert the Poetry Center so that someone from the wait-list may take your spot. If you have already registered, please refer to 92NY’s refund policies.
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