Writing Dialogue with Gwen E. Kirby
Exploring dialogue – how to make it fit the story, advance the plot and reveal character, and when to keep our character’s mouths shut!
Liberating the Weird with Lindz McLeod
A wild ride of a workshop helping you to create ideas you otherwise wouldn’t have dreamt of putting on the page.
The Art of the Short Story with Leone Ross
An interactive workshop exploring ways of making your story more beautiful, more connected, and more human.
Begin at the Beginning
During the Write A Short Story Festival 2025, we’re challenging you to write a brand new piece of fiction. So let’s begin…
The Write A Short Story Festival Showcase
Nail Your End: Finishing the Short Story with Emily Devane
Make sure your stories finish with a bang and not a whimper. Explore how to end your stories with a *chef’s kiss* Workshop slides are here
Dust off Your Drafts with Anika Carpenter
Don’t leave your old drafts lingering in a folder. Let’s dig ’em out and whip them into shape. With Anika Carpenter from the Flash Cabin.
The Craft of Short Story Writing with Kathy Hoyle
Elevate your work from good to OMG GREAT and an exploration of metaphor, magic, place and generally making your story more awesome.
The Telescopic Lens with Matt Kendrick
A big-picture to small-detail approach for editing your stories.
Begin at the Beginning: Part of the Writers’ HQ Write A Short Story Festival
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