Abby Connolly is a writer based in Dublin. Her short stories, flash fiction pieces, and creative non-fiction have been included in magazines such as Sonder, The Attic, Púca, Porridge, and the An Áitiúil anthology. In 2023, she won the Irish Writers’ Centre Novel Fair and was a Young Writer Delegate in 2021 for the Dublin Book Festival.
Start Date: 7th May, 2025
Duration: 6 Weeks
Fee: €190
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Unleash Your Creative Genius: Join Our Online Short Story Writing Course
Discover the enchanting world of short story writing as you embark on a captivating six-week adventure designed to awaken your creative genius. Short stories offer a unique glimpse into diverse lives, emotions, and experiences, all within the confines of a few pages. As a writer, short stories provide you with the perfect canvas to experiment with various styles, genres, and ideas, refining your skills and expanding the boundaries of your creativity.
Our online short story creative writing course provides a comprehensive, flexible, and immersive learning experience accessible from anywhere around the globe. Register early to secure your spot and join the growing community of passionate storytellers who have unlocked the magic of short story writing. Unleash your creative potential and learn the secrets of crafting narratives that captivate readers and leave a lasting impression.
Course Overview
Our online short story writing course comprises six engaging modules, each dedicated to exploring a unique aspect of storytelling. We recommend dedicating 2-3 hours per week to the course, allowing you to progress through the text lessons at your own pace, as there are no set class times. Your tutor will email the first module to you on the course start date, and a new module will be released weekly as text lessons (keep an eye on your SPAM folder to ensure you don’t miss it).
Tutor Support
To track your progress, a dedicated online tutor will assess your weekly written assignments and provide personalised feedback.
Even after the course finishes, you’ll maintain access to the course materials, allowing you to refresh your memory or revisit specific topics.
Course Modules
Here’s a quick look at what you can anticipate each week:
The Writing Short Stories Course will guide the participant through creating their own short story. This course incorporates advice for several successful short story authors. Over six weeks, it will cover the essentials of the short story form with various exercises and the chance to complete a short story of your own.
Lesson One: Basics
We consider the building blocks of the short story form, from how to balance word count with content and what themes to include.
Lesson Two: Characters
In the second week, we ask, what makes a good character in short stories? We discuss how to create and apply characters in your short stories as well as fiction with no characters. There is then a chance to design a character for your own story.
Lesson Three: Antagonists
The third week guides the participant through a specific type of character in short stories, the antagonist. We ask what makes a good villain and practice writing one in our own work.
Lesson Four: Settings
In the fourth week, we ask, what makes a good setting in short stories? We discuss how to write singular settings that fit your story’s themes and how to make your narrative spring from place. There is then the chance to design and write a setting for your own short story.
Lesson Five: Plot
The fifth week guides the participant through creating a plot for their short story, combining all that has been learnt previously.
Lesson Six: Pitfalls
The final lesson explains the potential mistakes short story writers could make and how to avoid them. There is then the chance to finish and polish your own short story.
Begin Your Short Story Writing Journey Today
Immerse yourself in our online short story creative writing course and unleash the power of your imagination. With expert guidance, personalised feedback, and a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a proficient storyteller. Register now and unlock your writing potential; your creative genius awaits!