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Updated in [July 18th, 2023]

This Writing Short Stories: The Essential Guide course is designed to help aspiring fiction writers learn the essential elements of short story writing. Students will learn how to find ideas, put stories together, and submit them to an editor. The course will cover topics such as plot and structure, dialogue, characterisation, setting, tense, viewpoint, and more. With over 1,500 students, this is one of the most popular courses on Udemy.

The course will include video lectures, writing exercises, information sheets, stories to read, and a recap quiz. Students will also be able to download writing exercises, a regularly updated list of current short story markets (including how much you can expect to be paid), lecture handouts, and short stories. Towards the end of the course, students will learn how to edit, proofread, and submit their manuscripts to fiction editors. In addition, the course will provide tips on how to overcome writer's block.

The course is backed by Udemy's 30 day money-back guarantee, so students have nothing to lose by enrolling. Why not give it a try? Sell one short story and the course will more than pay for itself! Sign up today and learn the art of short fiction.

Course Syllabus

Introduction

So what are short stories?

Identify your market

Short story elements

Editing

Submitting your story

Wrap up