The Short Story: Writing for Publication
Event WebsiteJOIN PRIZE-WINNING SHORT STORY WRITER TOM VOWLER TO UNRAVEL
THE BEAUTY AND MYSTERY OF THIS TANTALISING FORM
A 6-week online course designed for those with a passion for storytelling, where we:
– Look (briefly) at the history of the short story and its cultural origins
– Examine what brings a story to life, what gives it traction and vitality
– Explore the elements of successful short fiction
– Discover how great stories are crafted
– Utilise prompts to generate new work
– Dissect some of the ‘best’ stories ever written
– Join lively discussions about technique and craft with your tutor and other students
– Unravel (some of) the mysteries of the form and apply them to your writing
– Learn to edit / revise effectively
– Create and maintain mood in your stories
– Focus on where to send your work for publication
This course is open to anyone who is writing (or wants to write) short stories (including flash / micro-fiction), and is intended to offer constructive and practical advice on how to produce work that is likely to be accepted for publication. No previous experience writing stories is necessary. The course is designed for both beginners to the form and those wishing to extend their existing knowledge / skills.
