Writing Workshops
Writing is not only a lifelong skill, but also a creative outlet that is rewarding and fun! In these workshops, students will cover the basics of narrative writing, developing a point-of-view, using dialog, inventing characters, creating a plot with conflict and drama, and using descriptive language to enhance the story - all useful techniques that will help the student with all writing assignments in high school, college, and beyond.
In the small workshop environment (never more than six participants), students also learn to give and receive feedback, brainstorm, and inspire each other.
The following workshops are remote only, via Zoom.
The Five Paragraph Essay - Grades 8-12
The Personal Essay - Grades 9-12
The Art of Story Telling - Grades 5 & 6
Observe and Write - Grades 7 & 8
Classes are taught by either Ginny Poleman or David Seigerman
Ginny Poleman - Ginny is a graduate of Cornell University and a contributing writer for several online websites including BetterAfter50.com and Sartle.com. She has a written a young adult novel that is presently being shopped to agents. In addition to being a trained docent for the Municipal Arts Society, she is a trained educational tour guide for a major metropolitan art museum in Manhattan covering ancient art history through modern art for fourth to twelfth graders.
David Seigerman - David is a veteran sports journalist and author, a professional storyteller who has written for magazines, newspapers, documentaries, digital platforms and podcasts. Since 2001, he has taught a variety of non-fiction writing classes (Memoir, Essay and Opinion, Creative Non-Fiction, Writing for Documentary Films) as well as serving as a personal writing coach and mentor.
David also coaches students on their College Essays. His students have been accepted to a variety of schools, including Amherst, Cornell, Michigan, Richmond, Syracuse, Tufts, Vanderbilt and WPI.
Please feel free to email us today!
David Seigerman - David is a veteran sports journalist and author, a professional storyteller who has written for magazines, newspapers, documentaries, digital platforms and podcasts. Since 2001, he has taught a variety of non-fiction writing classes (Memoir, Essay and Opinion, Creative Non-Fiction, Writing for Documentary Films) as well as serving as a personal writing coach and mentor.
David also coaches students on their College Essays. His students have been accepted to a variety of schools, including Amherst, Cornell, Michigan, Richmond, Syracuse, Tufts, Vanderbilt and WPI.
Please feel free to email us today!