How many students are in a class?

8-week workshops are limited to 9-10 writers (8-wk classes) and 8 writers (6-wk classes), and generative classes (Writing Sprints and Manuscript Generator) have 12-15 writers. Our classes are small to insure each writer and his/her work receives the attention they deserve.

During the session, how many times will I have a chance to submit for critique?

In all 8-week and 6-week workshops, each participant has the opportunity to have their work critiqued twice in class (up to 20 double-spaced pages each time). In levels I and I/II, each writer has the opportunity to have their work critiqued at least once.

What does the workshop fee include?

The opportunity to have work discussed in class and receive supportive and craft-focused constructive feedback from the instructor and your classmates. Copies of published material discussed in class, and writing prompts used to generate new work. All Sackett writers become important members of our community. Online classe include a membership to our online class platform.

How does the application process work? What factors determine my class placement?

We are proud to be one of the few private workshops in NYC that uses an application process to make sure each class is balanced in terms of writing experience. The Director reads every application carefully and, based on their writing sample, their experience, and their goals, helps the applicant choose a class that is the best fit for them and their work. Writers applying for class levels I and I/II do not have to supply a writing sample. The applications are forwarded to the instructor so they can be familiar with the students’ work and background even before class begins.

Where do classes meet?

Writers from around the world have participated in our ONLINE CLASSES. Our NYC classes meet in a private space in bookstores, art studios and workspaces in Brooklyn. Some of our classes meet in the instructor’s homes. The small class size and cozy atmosphere create an intimate salon-like atmosphere specific to the Sackett Street Writers’ Workshops. If you are lucky, your instructor might even bake cookies.

I’ve paid my workshop fee, what’s next?

One week before the start date you’ll receive a welcome email with directions to the class location and materials for the first class, as well as your instructor’s contact information. Writers cannot attend class until the full fee is paid.

Are class fees refundable?

Your payment is refundable up to two weeks before the start date. Once a writer attends class, the remainder of the fee is nonrefundable. In order to maintain an intimate atmosphere that creates trust among participants, once class begins, we cannot add a new student once class begins. When a writer commits to participating, he or she is filling a spot permanently.

My employer reimburses me for classes? Can I get a letter of class completion?

Yes, please email us at sackettworkshop@gmail.com for an official letter of class completion.

Do you offer online classes?

Yes we do, check out our upcoming ONLINE CLASSES schedule here.