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Are you looking to write fiction? Short stories are a great place to start and can be a great source of income. This course will show you how to find ideas, put stories together, and submit them to an editor. You'll learn the essential elements of short story writing such as plot and structure, dialogue, characterisation, setting, tense, viewpoint, and more. With over 1,500 students, this course is the most popular and is backed by Udemy's 30 day money-back guarantee. You'll learn story openings, conflict, flashback, creating characters, writing dialogue, viewpoint and tense, settings and description, and how to end your story. You'll also get tips on editing, proofreading, and submitting your manuscript to fiction editors. Plus, you'll get writing exercises, a list of current short story markets, lecture handouts, and short stories. Sign up today and learn the art of short fiction with nothing to lose!

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2021-09-25

Course Overview

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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

Pros & Cons

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  • pros

    Comprehensive and Informative: The course provides important elements and techniques for writing a short story, covering everything from beginning to end. Users appreciate the comprehensive nature of the course and find it informative. Confidence-Boosting: Users have reported feeling more confident in their writing abilities after taking the course. They have learned new things and techniques that they had not previously considered, which has helped them improve their storytelling skills.

  • cons

    Lack of Management: One user mentioned that the course's progress tracking system was not functioning properly, indicating a potential lack of attention to the management of the course platform. This could be a drawback for users who rely on accurate progress tracking. Obvious Information: One user mentioned that some of the course content seemed obvious to them. While this may not be a significant drawback, it suggests that the course may not offer advanced or highly specialized knowledge for experienced writers.

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