Writing Short Stories for Young People
Learn how to write short stories for the young adult or children's fiction genres.
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Sun 31 Oct3 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 1:00 PM Selwyn College, Auckland. Melinda Szymanik
This course was originally scheduled for 29 August and is moved to 31 October due to lockdown
- $60.00 incl. GST
Description
Are you struggling with writing fiction for children? Understanding how to write a great short story is a stepping stone to writing great fiction of any length. This course will teach you how to create compelling voices, organise your ideas and experiences, and shape them both into engaging stories for young people.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the key features of the short story form
- Be able to identify a good short story idea
- Be able to transform your ideas and experiences into a satisfying plot
- Learn writing techniques that will enhance your short stories
Melinda Szymanik
I have been writing fiction for children, including short stories, for more than twenty years. My short stories have appeared in educational publications and anthologies, and my 2019 short story collection Time Machine and Other Stories was a finalist for the 2020 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Adults.
Who should attend?
Adults interested in writing short stories for children and young adults. This course is not suitable for children to attend.
Opening Address 30 October
You are invited to attend our opening address at 9am on Saturday 30 October 2021. Carole Beu from the Women's Bookshop will fire up the day with an early morning talk on her raves and faves. Have a cuppa, listen to Carole and meet others.
