Short Story Masterclass with Adam Byatt

Pulling off a great short story is one of the hardest skill a writer will master. These skills are always relevant throughout a writer's entire career, from entering competitions and literary magazines, to sharpening chapters of a major work. 

This masterclass will guide you through how to say a lot with little, and master the economy of language for the greatest effect. Learn all the tips and tricks to take your short story skills from good to excellent. 

This workshop is presented by Adam Byatt, one of the most decorated short story writers in Western Sydney. Adam has won the Blacktown Mayoral Writing Prize for three consecutive years, was the Blacktown LGA winner for Living Stories in 2021, and was the overall winner of Living Stories in 2022. Thereafter, Adam has been a workshop presenter for Living Stories. Adam was also awarded first place in the 2023 ZineWest competition, and third place in 2024. 

This is an online masterclass, presented over zoom. 

After you book, the zoom link will be emailed to you directly a few days before the masterclass. 

Cost for this workshop is $30. Please contact admin@westwords.com.au if you have any questions.