Writing Short Fiction

Unlock Your Storytelling Potential: A Short Fiction Writing Course

Ready to craft compelling narratives and explore new worlds through the art of short fiction? This comprehensive 4-module course is designed to guide writers of all levels in developing their skills and bringing their stories to life.

What You'll Learn:

• Crafting Captivating Openings: Learn techniques to hook readers from the very first sentence and establish a strong foundation for your story.
• Building a Powerful Narrative Plot: Master the elements of plot development, including conflict, rising action, climax, and resolution, to create a story that keeps readers engaged.
• Creating Vivid Scenes: Develop your ability to paint pictures with words, using sensory details to immerse your readers in your story's world.
• Writing Satisfying Endings: Discover how to craft conclusions that resonate with readers, leaving a lasting impression.

Course Features:

• Ongoing Writing Workshop: Participate in a supportive community of writers, sharing your work and receiving valuable feedback.
• Revision Techniques: Learn practical strategies for self-editing and refining your stories.
• Personalized Feedback: Receive individualized critiques from experienced instructors to help you improve your craft.
• Submission Guidance: Gain insights into how and where to submit your short stories to literary agents, writing contests, and reputable literary journals.

About the Instructor: Jen Knox

Jen Knox brings over a decade of experience teaching fiction to her students. She is a published author of After the Gazebo (Rain Mountain Press), Resolutions (AUX Media), and The Glass City (Press Americana's Prize for Prose Winner). Her acclaimed writing has received nominations for the Pen Faulkner, The Best of the Net, and a Pushcart Prize.

Jen's stories have appeared in numerous prestigious publications, including:

• The Best Small Fictions 2017 (Braddock Avenue Books)
• The Adirondack Review
• Sivana East
• Chicago Tribune's Printers Row
• Chicago Quarterly Review
• Cosmonauts Avenue
• Elephant Journal
• The Saturday Evening Post
• NPR
• Short Story America
• and over a hundred others.

Her nonfiction work can be found in Elephant Journal and Sivana East. Learn from a seasoned professional and elevate your short story writing today!