Class Description
Whether you consider yourself seasoned or entirely new to short fiction writing, come take part in this six-week generative writing sprint! Each week, writers will begin a new short story draft (ranging from 300 to 1,500 words) and receive thoughtful and constructive peer feedback that will enable you to deepen and grow your fiction.
Together, we’ll read and discuss published short stories by such authors as Italo Calvino, Mariana Enríquez, and Edward P. Jones (to name a few).
By the end of the course, writers will come away with six new story drafts, fresh ideas and inspiration for moving forward, as well as a solid grasp of the essential craft elements of short fiction—structure, language, characterization, plot and setting / worldbuilding.
Writing Roadmap: We've created a simple, goal-based writing roadmap to help you find the perfect GrubStreet course for your writing needs.
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 in-person at our Center for Creative Writing in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
Covid-19 Update:
GrubStreet's space will be mask-optional when Boston's Covid-19 Community Level is low or medium. When the Covid-19 Community Level is high, our space will require masks. Please check GrubStreet's Covid-19 page for the latest info on masking and Community Levels before visiting in person.
Space Accessibility:
Our space is ADA accessible with automatic door openers, ADA-compliant restrooms, desk and table spacing, braille signage, and elevator. Our classrooms can be equipped with ALS for hard of hearing individuals. We cannot guarantee a scent-free environment. For more accessibility requests, please contact our Operations team at [email protected] or (617) 695-0075.