How to Write Short Stories

Learn how to write a short story— first draft to final edit. This hands-on course will have plenty of exercises to get you started; to open up your memory and imagination so you can take your work to another level. You’ll also get tips on editing, entering competitions, and publication. And you’ll learn from the work of famous authors about structuring and shaping your story. No class 3 Mar.

Every Mon 17 Feb-17 Mar | 9.30-11.30am | $60

About your facilitator

Dr Alan Hancock is an educator, writer, editor, performer and theatre director. His scripts have been produced by the BBC and ABC, while my short fiction and articles have won awards and are published in a range of magazines and journals. For the last 15 years he has run training programs in professional communication skills, and edited the content of websites for organisations that include departments of the WA Government. He runs courses, workshops and masterclasses in professional writing, grammar and punctuation, presentation skills, and innovation at work.