Take Your Stories to the next level and deepen the understanding of short story writing by exploring advanced techniques in voice, style, characterisation and theme. For writers who have completed the beginners course or have some experience writing short fiction.
Course information
During this course you will cover the following -
- voice and Style - Refine your unique writing voice and experiment with tone and rhythm
- complex Characters - Develop layered characters with internal conflict and growth
- advanced Plotting - Use subplots, foreshadowing, and pacing to enhance your narrative
- theme and Symbolism - Add depth through metaphor, motif, and subtext
- editing Mastery - Learn how to revise with purpose and polish your prose
Entry requirements
- You must be 19 or over to enrol on this course
- You will have completed the beginners course or have some experience writing short fiction
Course duration
2.5 hours per week over 10 weeks
Course fees
Fees apply to the 2025/2026 academic year which runs from September 2025 to August 2026
£85
If you are eligible for a fee remission, the course may be free for you to attend