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Writing Short Stories for Young People

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    Learn how to write short stories for the young adult or children's fiction genres.

    • Sun 29 Aug
      3 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 1:00 PM Selwyn College, Auckland. Melinda Szymanik
      • $60.00 incl. GST
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    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 28 August

    You are invited to attend our opening address at 9am on Saturday 28 August 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.

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    203-245 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama

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