Short Story: From Start to Submission

Five Friday Sessions
9:30 – 11:30 AM EST
Dates: 11/14 – 12/19 (OFF 12/28)

Writing a short story is no easier than writing a novel, in fact, it can be more challenging as writers must hone their story across only a few pages rather than a few hundred. This workshop is aimed at intermediate to advanced writers, and will look at brevity in storytelling and efficiency in emotion and plot, ensuring every word and action counts. Using short story examples from classic and contemporary writers, we’ll consider the essential craft elements of short story writing in a workshop environment where each participant will have the opportunity to share their own work and offer considerate and respectful feedback on others.

In this workshop you can expect:

• Respectful in-class discussion of the participants’ material
• Discussion of craft elements in short story fiction writing, such as character, structure, plot, pacing, and dialogue
• Thoughtful feedback and encouragement on your work in progress
• Tips for how to organize a collection of stories
• Practical tools and suggestions to help with the submission and publication process

Level: Intermediate to Advanced