January 27 - March 31, 2022
Crafting the Short Story
Organized by University of New Brunswick College of Extended Learning
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About this event
"Short story creation is an art form that is often neglected and overlooked. Related to - but entirely separate from - novel writing, short story creation can be a tricky art to master but also fun and rewarding. It has been suggested that writing short stories can even be more difficult than novels. Impossible? Take this course and judge for yourself! Here’s an opportunity to focus on writing effective short stories, covering many of the basics of short story writing. You'll learn how to set the scene, create and develop believable characters, avoid common pitfalls, and much more. With an emphasis on developing the craft through good writing practices and habits, the course offers tips and advice on discovering the joys of short speculative fiction. Additionally, the course covers important topics such as editing and preparing your work for publication. Also a segment that focuses on submitting for publication, publishing contracts, identifying and avoiding scams, and more, to help avoid the worst of the potential pitfalls in the publishing world. Writers of all levels are welcome!" No materials required.