This course will cover the elements which make up a compelling short story, including character, plot, setting, dialogue, and conflict, along with other aspects of story writing.

 

Written exercises will enable students to explore each of these areas and discover how they can be used to start a new short story, to improve an existing short story, or to provide the springboards from which a number of short stories can be written. 

This course will enable students to gain a better understanding of how to write a compelling piece of flash fiction, complete stories in up to 1,000 words. This includes creating a vivid story world, using sensory details, exploring character movement, and editing a piece where the feel as well as meaning of every word matters.

 

Through written exercises, students will explore each of these areas and discover how to write a story which is short on words but long on depth.