The Short Story

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  • “Among the things I learned were: how to work with prompts, the dangers of too-harsh self-criticism, when to write a scene vs write narrative summary, 3-part story structure”

    Oke, September 28, 2024

  • “The group was very well-curated. The instructor acted as a mentor, giving feedback that was very detailed and very thoughtful. I enjoyed how practically-oriented everything was.”

    Marina, September 28, 2024

  • “I learned a great deal, and particularly liked the combination of free-writing, practical tips, and reading/listening to others’ writing; I thought it was a great combination.”

    Michele, September 28, 2024

  • “Thank you so much for the workshop!
    It was a very positive experience for me, with lots of valuable information.”

    Alta, September 28, 2024

  • “What did you learn about writing in general? That I should expect to revise, revise, and revise again.”

    AV, January 27, 2024

  • “I see the writing workshops as a safe space where different people can share their written pieces and boost their creativity. And I was amazed by the diversity of the short stories people wrote; the workshop encourages individuality.”

    Elena, January 27, 2024

  • “I learnt how to write a captivating opening.”

    Ella, January 27, 2024

  • “I learned some really great insights about the essence of short-story writing. The hand-out booklet was also monumentally helpful, as I have always found it hard to start, and it gives you so much information and examples. I really enjoyed myself at this workshop.”

    Julija, January 27, 2024