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Overview
What you will learn
The learning objectives of the Short Story Writing course offered by City St George's, University of London are:
- To complete and submit a short story of 2000-5000 words in the genre of your choice.
- To read, analyse and critique short stories by well-known writers, as well as those of your fellow students.
- To understand how a short story works on different levels.
- To learn strategies for improving your short story writing.
- To practise using different fictional devices and techniques.
- To engage with your work and others’ work both creatively and critically.
- To experience short story writing as a combination of imagination and disciplined practice.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Ideas and Inspiration
- Character
- Dialogue
- Plot and Structure
- Setting and Descriptive Writing
- Narrative and Point of View, Short Story Workshop 1
- Genre and Style, Short Story Workshop 2
- Writers' Resources, Short Story Workshop 3
- Future Opportunities, Short Story Workshop 4
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
OTE 140
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Creative Writing View 67 other Short Courses in Creative Writing in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
OTE 140
Other requirements
General requirements
- Short story writing applicants must have a passion for writing and reading, and an ability to meet deadlines. You will need to submit one short story to the tutor by the end of the course.
- Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents360 GBP / full≈ 360 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents360 GBP / full≈ 360 GBP / full
Funding
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