Writing short stories is an art in itself and this short course will help guide you through the process of plotting, building great characters, structuring your story, before editing and submitting it to competitions or publications.
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Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 13 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Getting StartedLet's get going with understanding the nature of the short story and how to write them.3
- The PlotA strong plot for your story is essential to hooking your readers. In this section, we look at building your plot.2
- CharactersReaders love to get involved with believable characters. In this section, we look at how to build rich characters to enhance your story.2
- Short Story StructureThe mechanisms for writing a great short story are based on the key elements of fiction, no matter the length, character, plot, or theme. In this section, we look at the principles for structuring your story.2
- EditingOnce your draft is done, editing is where the magic happens to make it reader-ready. In this section, we look at the process of editing your story.2
- Submitting your WorkYou've got a polished story and it's now time to get your work out there. In this section, we look at submitting your story to suitable audiences.2
