Class Description
Have you ever imagined a world or a character so vividly that you couldn't help but wonder if it could become a story? Do you have snippets of dialogue or intriguing scenes that you want to transform into a cohesive narrative? Are you curious about crafting stories with compelling plots, complex characters, and unforgettable endings, but feel unsure about where to start?
How to Write a Short Story is designed to equip you with the essential tools and techniques to bring your imagination to life on the page. In this course, we will delve into the core elements of short story writing, from developing unique characters and constructing engaging plots to mastering the art of pacing and crafting impactful endings. You’ll learn about various story structures, explore different narrative styles, and learn about the publication process for short stories. As a part of this class, you will have the opportunity to respond to a writing prompt to plant the seed for a new short story of your own, and receive guidance on how to develop your short story writing in upcoming GrubStreet workshops.
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.
This class will take place using Zoom videoconferencing. After registering, a yellow Resources tab will appear in this section containing a link to join class. Please note that you will need to be logged into view the Resources tab.
Zoom Participation:
In our experience, the intimate nature of a writing workshop benefits from on-camera participation. Students are of course welcome to turn their camera off whenever they need to, but it is a community norm for cameras to be on most of the time. You can learn more about using Zoom here.
Zoom Accessibility:
You can enable closed captioning at any time during the meeting by clicking the CC button at the bottom of the screen. If you'd like to access the transcript after class, please make sure to let your instructor ahead of time that you'd like a copy.