Ambika

We’ll discuss art and poetry in tandem: each week we will discuss one visual artist and one poet’s work and see how they might interact. This will be a generative writing workshop, as well as one based in reading and visual analysis.

This is a generative 7-week class for writers whose imaginations need a kick in the ass – it does not include a workshopping element. The Craft of Fiction will cover a mixture of creative exercises and explorations of elements of craft, with readings, assignments, games, and discussions designed to help you hone your process and … Read more

This is a generative 7-week class for writers whose imaginations need a kick in the ass – it does not include a workshopping element. The Craft of Fiction will cover a mixture of creative exercises and explorations of elements of craft, with readings, assignments, games, and discussions designed to help you hone your process and … Read more

This workshop is open to writers of all genres and all levels of experiences – non-native English speakers are very welcome. Places are limited.   Email hello@thereaderberlin.com to sign up.   Thinking is best done in dialogue. While novels are written alone, the feedback, discussions and safe space of a group can help you to propel … Read more

What kind of stories do you want to tell, and what is the best way of telling them? Open to writers of all levels, this seven-week workshop will allow you to experiment with and develop your own writing, with an eye to generating stories that are efficient, loaded, and urgent. In the first half of … Read more

Crafting Memoir, Autobiography, and Autofiction This online workshop is designed for anyone interested in the art of memoir, autobiography, or autofiction writing, whether you are focusing on short pieces or longer personal narratives. Email us at ambika@thereaderberlin.com to sign up! The workshop is divided into three main components: 1. Weekly Readings and Discussions: Each week, participants will engage … Read more

This workshop is open to writers of all genres and all levels of experiences – non-native English speakers are very welcome. Places are limited.   Email hello@thereaderberlin.com to sign up.   Thinking is best done in dialogue. While novels are written alone, the feedback, discussions and safe space of a group can help you to propel … Read more

CITIZEN KANE. CHINATOWN. BARBIE. What do these movies all have in common? They all started with a script! In this 7-week course, students will learn the basics of feature film screenwriting and embark on writing the first draft of their own movie script. Students can expect to leave the course with AT LEAST the first … Read more

So, you have an idea for a TV series. Or, you’ve already written a TV pilot. What comes next? In this 8-week course, students will write and workshop original TV pilots and learn how to take the next steps toward getting them off the page and onto the screen. They can expect to leave the … Read more