New Class!

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL: Endings in Short Fiction

$65.00
Members
$75.00
Non-members
Saturday, May 19th, 10:30am-1:30pm
Remote (Live Zoom Meetings)
See Map
Level: For Everyone
Adult (18+)
12 seats max

In this seminar, we’ll look closer at one of the most confounding—and important—aspects of a short story: endings. Any writer knows that the right ending can elevate an otherwise pedestrian story, and the wrong ending can flatten pages of good work. We’ll consider all types of endings—traditional and experimental—and explore what makes them effective, discussing work by authors like Annie Proulx, George Saunders, Nam Le, and Danielle Evans.

We’ll also work through some generative craft exercises designed to help you improve your own endings. Students of all levels are encouraged to apply. Whether you write great stories with tepid endings, or just can’t figure out how to get to that final sentence, you’ll leave this class with a stronger critical understanding of what makes an ending feel like the “right” one, and how to get there on your own.

  • -

Instructor

grubstreet Image
Jackson Tobin
See Bio

Elements

  • In-Class Writing Prompts
  • Craft Lessons
  • In-Class Reading
  • Class Discussion

Genre

  • Short Fiction

Commitment Level

Low

Share

Need a scholarship?

Learn more
RELATED CLASSES
Novel II: The First Third
read more
Novel II: The First Third
read more
Creating Memorable, Three-Dimensional Characters
read more