"Today will be a Quiet Day": An Introduction to the Short Story Form

Ages 18+
Thursdays , April 10th - May 15th 
6:30 - 8 PM
$250 for 6 weeks

About the class:

In this intro-level class you will learn the basics of short story structure while closely examining the more complex elements of the art form (such as point-of-view, tone, syntax, and diction). The close reading of several classics of the genre—along with some lesser-known pieces—will provide a broad base from which to build your skills as a storyteller. If you’re new to writing short stories, or if you’re new to writing in general, this will be an excellent place to start.

By the end of this class, you will have completed multiple drafts of your first (and, if time allows, your second) short story.


About the Artist: William S. WIlliams

William Scott Williams holds masters degrees from Harvard Divinity School, UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, and The MFA Program For Writers at Warren Wilson College. His work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and has appeared in Meridian: The Semi-Annual from the University of Virginia, The Massachusetts Review, Poydras Review, The Greensboro Review, and The Drake. His novel, The Familiar Ferry, is a two-time finalist for the Big Moose Prize at Black Lawrence Press. His screenplay adaptation of The Familiar Ferry was a finalist for the Mammoth Lakes Film Festival and the Woods Hole Film Festival in 2024. Williams is a survivor and an ally. He lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.