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Every life holds many tales. Whether your life is wildly unconventional or relatively normal, there’s bound to be something fascinating about it. That’s why the contemporary memoir—everyday people telling their stories—has become such a popular phenomenon. A memoir covers an aspect of a life, whether it’s a short piece about, say, a bicycle...

The quiet magic of Goodnight Moon grows into the zaniness of Dr. Seuss and widens into the dazzlement of Harry Potter then matures into the straight talk of Judy Blume and the gritty reality of The Outsiders. Such is the amazing journey children take through books. These stories are a treasured part of childhood and they linger for a lifetime. To...

Nonfiction—pieces that spring from the real world—is everywhere. Magazines, newspapers, books, blogs, websites. And nonfiction has grown more diverse and creative than ever, embracing all styles from straight to zany to lyrical, encompassing every topic imaginable from schoolyard memories to a trek in Nepal to the creation of the universe. Here...

Create and launch a successful store on Shopify. This course will take you through the entire process of creating your online store. You will design, create and launch your own store over the four weeks.  The course will also take you through the essential checklist to launch any online business such as: Setting up your domain, setting up shipping,...

In this class, beginning and intermediate-level fiction students work toward building short stories and novel chapters by learning the elements of craft, which include conflict, tension, characterization, voice, setting, dialogue, and scene vs. summary.   Class sessions will be devoted to craft lessons, studying excellent published works,...

This is the perfect class for fiction writers who want to be writing but aren't, or those who feel stuck on a current project. This is a generating class in which students write new material or advance pre-existing short stories or novel chapters. The class provides weekly deadlines, through fun and challenging prompts, that serve as pricks to the...

This class will teach you concrete skills that will help you become a better sketch comedy writer. You will learn how to develop your ideas, clarify your premise, create characters, and understand what makes a good sketch work. The class will consist of lectures, writing assignments, and focused and fun workshops each week. This class is of 8 weeks...

Google Analytics is a free tool that empowers you to measure what people are doing on your website or app. In this class, you’ll learn how to use Google Analytics to get real insights into your website’s visitors, their behavior and any patterns and trends. Starting with you an exercise to identify what data matters most to your business, you will...

Entrepreneurs are discovering that selling on Amazon offers an effective and profitable business opportunity. Learn how to discover your niche, source your product and launch your business in this information-packed introductory session. Please Note: Check room postings in the lobby of Marvin Feldman Center (27th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue),...

The most important research that designers can do is assessing their potential market. Whether you are looking for your perfect product niche or analyzing competing collections, the market research you do positions your business for success. Please Note: Check room postings in the lobby of Marvin Feldman Center (27th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue),...

Our personal stories make us unique. Make those stories come alive and have the creative satisfaction of putting them down on paper. Whether it's one particular event you want to focus on or write a book about, capture your memories as a keepsake to share.

Take advantage of all the new opportunities in sourcing and supply chain management available to the small designer. Review manufacturing opportunities and resources available in New York CIty from sampling through production. Global opportunities the internet has made available to the small designer will also be discussed. Please Note: Check room...

This course is for individuals that want a real estate license and/ or knowledge of the real estate industry. The 75-hour Real Estate Agent License course is required by NYS to become a Licensed Real Estate Agent. All real estate agents, real estate brokers, and associate brokers must begin their career with this course.  Students shall learn...

Blogging provides another platform not just to sell your product and/or create brand awareness but to establish yourself as an informative source in your field.  This course covers the importance of a good title, captivating first and last sentences, and the necessity of proper grammar and interesting writing. The course includes practicing...

For people who have lived and worked and want to write about their childhood as well as their more recent past. Whether you are a published writer or last wrote in a childhood diary, you are welcome in this class. Mark Twain said, “The difference between the almost right word & the right word is the difference between lightning and lightning...