Fiction Writing with Omari Chancellor

Hone your writing skills at free workshops in the park's outdoor Reading Room.

Registration for this event is recommended. You may book yourself a spot here. 

Produced in partnership with Gotham Writers.  

Get a quick course in the art of prose fiction writing in this introductory workshop. You’ll learn a little craft, do a little writing, and get to hang out with your fellow writers in the heart of the city.

Omari Chancellor has published short fiction in Vol. 1 Brooklyn, Brainwxsh, Still Life, and Soft Punk. He wrote and directed the short films The One, which appeared in several film festivals including the Ohio Valley Film Festival, and SwimLessons for The Believer magazine. He has taught at Spotlight Kids NY and the 52nd Street Project. He holds a BFA from Roanoke College and an MFA from New York University.