Writing Short Stories: The Essential Guide

Discover how to create short fiction for magazines and other markets

Created by: Jane Bettany
Novelist, Short Story Writer, Creative Writing Teacher

What Will I Learn?

• By the end of this course you will understand the different elements of short fiction writing and how to weave them into a completed story.
• You'll learn how to identify suitable markets, and how to edit, prepare and submit your manuscript.

Requirements

• You don't need any prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and you definitely DON'T need any academic qualifications - although students who complete the course usually enjoy reading, have a love of words, a creative imagination, and a burning desire to write.
• There are no specific course requirements, although access to a word processor will be required to type up your manuscript before submitting it to an editor.

Target audience

• This course is aimed at anyone interested in learning the craft of writing short stories. No previous experience is necessary - all you need is a creative imagination, plenty of enthusiasm, and a willingness to write!