Strong writing skills are essential for academic success, intellectual growth, and clear communication in every discipline. At Royal Fireworks, we’re committed to helping students develop these skills at the highest level through rigorous instruction, thoughtful mentorship, and opportunities for meaningful analytical and creative expression.

This spring, Royal Fireworks Online Learning is offering a range of writing seminars and creative writing courses led by expert instructors. Most of these courses continue from the fall as second-semester offerings, but because all live class meetings are recorded, students can catch up on fall material and step confidently into the spring term.

College-Level Writing Seminar
(single-semester course)
Instructor: Dr. Rachel Lott
Student Ages: 17–18
Class Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Dates: Jan. 28 – April 15
Cost: $550

Essay Voyage Seminar
(two-semester course)
Instructor: Dr. Rachel Lott
Student Ages: 10–14
Class Meetings: 1st Wednesday of each month, 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Spring Dates: Jan. 14 – May 6
Cost: $575 for the spring semester

Advanced Essay Writing Seminar
(two-semester course)
Instructor: Dr. Rachel Lott
Student Ages: 13–18
Class Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Spring Dates: Jan. 21 – May 13
Cost: $575 for the spring semester

Creative Writing (Ages 9–12)
(two-semester course)
Instructor: Mark Filie
Student Ages: 9–12
Class Meetings: Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Spring Dates: Jan. 15 – May 14
Cost: $575 for the spring semester

Creative Writing (Ages 13–18)
(two-semester course)
Instructor: Mark Filie
Student Ages: 13–18
Class Meetings: Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Spring Dates: Jan. 15 – May 14
Cost: $575 for the spring semester

Introduction to Poetry
(two-semester course)
Instructor: Mark Filie
Student Ages: 13–18
Class Meetings: Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Spring Dates: Jan. 13 – May 12
Cost: $575 for the spring semester

Installment Pay Option: We offer installment payment plans at no additional cost. For more information and to enroll, visit the Online Learning page.

As always, if you have questions or need assistance in selecting a course, feel free to call us at (845) 726-4444. We’re here to help! Our phone lines are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Happy learning!
The Royal Fireworks Team