Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each point of view, and learn how to choose the best point of view for your story. Learn the major points of view and how to use them. Define your protagonist and use his or her desires to help plot your story. Understand the primary methods of character revelation, and discover techniques for making your characters stand out. Learn to create complex characters whose motivations and desires drive your story. New York Times bestselling author with more than a decade of experience teaching creative writing to graduate students, MASTER THE SHORT STORY provides a great foundation for anyone interested in writing and publishing short fiction. If you've always wanted to write a story but don't know where to begin, this course is for you.
In the final module, we'll discuss revision and how to submit your stories for publication.Įach module includes writing assignments to help you practice what you've learned and deepen your understanding of the material, as well as suggestions for further reading. Each module will focus on an essential element of narrative craft (see schedule below). Every module includes video and written lessons, recommended reading, and related assignments. You'll receive complete access to the course the moment you enroll. In this detailed, nuts-and-bolts course, you'll learn how to create complex characters, craft a compelling plot, write dramatic and believable dialogue, choose the best point of view for your story, draw readers into your fictional world with description, and hone your narrative voice. Get the tools you need to write and publish short stories.