How Do Online Classes Compare To Live Classes?
Our online classes are very similar to the classes Gotham offers in New York City. Every course utilizes a similar engaging mix of lecture, discussion, and critique of student work.

The big difference is that all the elements that are offered in each meeting of a live class are available for an entire week online. Our classes are asynchronous, which simply means that you do not have to be present at the exact moment your teacher is posing a question to participate, just as you need not be present at the exact moment one of your classmates is making a comment. In an asynchronous online class, you can read the teacher's lecture, participate in the class discussion, and complete the writing assignment at any time during the week.

What writing will I do in the course?
In Article Writing I, and Travel Writing you will have weekly writing assignments which are reviewed by your instructor. In addition, you will have two opportunities to post a longer work to "The Booth" for review and comment by your classmates and the instructor.

In How to Freelance, you will have two opportunities to present a query letter to the instructor for critique. On your second round, you may present a revision of your first query or an entirely new query. Before you write the query, you must find and focus an idea for a saleable article and you must give consideration to the type of publication it would be right for. In the world of freelancing, everything hinges on the query letter.

What are the goals of these Premium Gotham Writers' Workshop classes?
The three goals of the Article Writing I workshop are: One is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of feature article writing. Another is to have you make subtantial progress in writing two feature articles. And the final goal is to give you a chance to have your questions regarding article writing answered by a New York Times editor.

The three goals of the How to Freelance class are: One is to provide you with an understanding of freelancing as a livelihood. Another is to have you create a professional caliber query letter. And the final goal is to give you a chance to have your questions regarding freelancing answered by a New York Times editor. 

Who teaches the class?
All the classes are taught by professional writers. They are also experienced teachers who are experts at conveying the major concepts and nuances of freelancing and/or article writing. The final week of the class is spent in a Q&A with an editor from The New York Times. 

How will I submit my work?
First, create your work in your favorite word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, etc.). Then, when you are ready to submit your work, you simply copy and paste it into a text box on a web page. You'll have step-by-step instructions to guide you through this process.

How can I get technical help?
Just email us at help@write.org, and we will get back to you within 24 hours during the workweek.

Are there any tuition discounts?
No. There are no tuition discounts on New York Times Knowledge Network classes. These classes are ineligible for any discounts as they are presented in collaboration with the New York Times Knowledge Network.