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Jun 21st

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Wednesday Jun 21st, 6:30–9:30pm Pacific Time

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Short Story 101

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Description

Class Level: All levels

Age Requirements: 16 and older

Average Class Size: 9

Teacher: Katherine Taylor

What you'll learn in this more writing class:

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 1-Day Online lecture format Short Story Intensive class, successful fiction writer Katherine Taylor (ZYZZVA, 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 34 students who have published short stories after taking this class. Prepare to bring on your inner Salinger!

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