Writing Short Stories

Develop your confidence as a writer. Learn the fundamentals of short story writing along with the guidance of a professional short-story writer. Read published examples, explore the technical aspects of short story writing, and practice and polish your writing through course workshopping.

In this course, you will be introduced to the necessary elements of a short story and how to write strong prose and convincing dialogue. A variety of topics including structure, setting, revision, and voice will be covered. You will finish the course with two revised short stories to add to your writing portfolio.