Note: This is primarily a lecture class with some in-class exercises but not everyone will get to share their writing for feedback due to the seminar format.
Have you dreamed about getting a short story published in a literary journal like McSweeney’s? Now’s your chance! In this Online lecture format Short Story Intensive class, successful fiction writer Katherine Taylor (ZYZZYVA, Ploughshares, Pushcart Prize) will teach you the fundamentals of short form fiction! Experienced and beginning writers welcome.
Through fun, in-class writing exercises, she’ll help you brainstorm new ideas and get started on a draft of a literary gem (Note: there will be limited sharing of work). In Katherine’s engaging craft talk, she’ll cover the essential elements of brilliant, heartfelt short stories: character, story arc, description, and avoiding the rookie mistakes that will make a story fall flat. Before you know it, you will be ready to join the ranks of the 49 students who have published short stories after taking this class. Prepare to bring on your inner Salinger!
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
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