Online: Writing Short Stories with Nick Earls

What makes the best short stories some of the most compelling writing to read?

The writer’s craft and the choices the writer has made. In this course, author Nick Earls focuses on key aspects of short-fiction craft, and how to approach making the kinds of choices that deliver compelling short stories.

Please expect to dedicate a minimum of 3-4 hours to coursework each week. This includes reading, responding to discussions, writing, revising and providing peer feedback.

This online course involves submitting writing exercises. In addition to giving and receiving peer feedback, participants will receive tutor feedback.

In weeks one to four, participants will submit short writing exercises, and in weeks 5 and 6 will work toward a draft of a short story.

This writing course, Online: Writing Short Stories with Nick Earls will take place online.