Introduction To
Short Story Writing

An online writing course unique to Writing to Inspire and facilitated by Elizabeth Bezant

We all know what a short story is, right? But what distinguishes a good one from a bad one? Why does one enthral a reader while another leaves them cold?

While there are so many different kinds of short stories – children’s, horror, romance, erotica and mystery, to name a few – within these genres there are many similarities. Without a strong start, how can you ensure the reader will keep reading? Without realistic characters, how can a reader become immersed in the pages? Without solid plotting, how can you be sure the ending will be rewarding and the time spent reading worthwhile?

All these aspects of writing are vital to any kind of short story, and all these aspects plus more will be covered in depth in this Introduction To Short Story Writing.

If you have ever thought about writing short stories or are secretly doing so in the quiet of your house, this is the course for you. Designed for beginners and aspiring writers alike, this course will supply you with a solid grounding in short story writing, no matter what your topic.

Offering secrets and tips within every assignment, this course also provides the opportunity to receive individual and honest feedback on your stories. Discover your strengths and weaknesses, and learn how to work with both. Although this course also touches on how to go about submitting your work to publishers, it is just as suited to the writer who is creating purely for the fun of putting words on the page.

~ Priced at only AU$216 ~

This 6 week course covers everything you need for a strong introduction into the world of short story writing.

The one-to-one feedback you will receive would normal cost more than the course fee alone.

So REGISTER NOW to avoid disappointment.

MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE

Lesson Plans

WEEK ONE: Short Story Overview, Writing Tips, Where To Find Story Ideas
WEEK TWO: Plotting A Strong Story Line, Making Your Characters Real
WEEK THREE: Writing Dialogue That Works, Strengthening Your Writing Skills
WEEK FOUR: The Importance Of Critiquing
WEEK FIVE: Fiction Based On Fact
WEEK SIX: Sending Your Stories Out For Publication


Assignments

Each lesson will come with homework focusing on the topic of that week. For most of this course that will mean that you will be asked to write and email in a short story of between 300 – 900 words.

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