Short Fiction Mini Masterclass

A quick intro to big little stories
Get feedback and support from your friendly neighbourhood writing community
Learn how to transform a tiny idea into a meaningful short story
Explore characterisation, structure, and how to develop and edit your work

A big intro to little stories

This whistlestop tour of short fiction will give you a solid foundation for your story writing. Learn the difference a variety of short forms, discover techniques for harnessing story ideas, and explore new ways of turning those ideas into something tangible.

In this masterclass we’ll delve into all the hows and whats and whys of short fiction, for example:

  • How long is a short story?
  • How do you drill down to the ‘fundamental human truth’ of a story?
  • How do you redraft and restructure and rework an idea until you find the *right* one?
  • How do you make characterisation the juicy, emotive centre of a story?
  • And what’s the secret ingredient to all worthwhile fiction?

PLUS: stellar short fiction examples and expert advice from authors like Paul McVeigh and Kit De Waal, and the support of your friendly neighbourhood writing community, every step of the way.

“Writers’ HQ got me writing again after a break of nearly 20 years. They are amazing! A motivating, practical, friendly course with exercises to do and a nice positive forum to discuss how it’s all going.” CATHERINE A LEIMER

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