Creative Writing Techniques for Short Stories

Write and submit a complete short story by exploring creative writing exercises from character and plot development to proofing and editing

• Introduction
• Building Your Own Creative Gym
• Starting to Write
• Polishing, Editing, and Publishing
• Final project

Writing is an unpredictable and beautiful journey, much like navigating the high seas. The ebb and flow of ideas can be as serene as a calm ocean, or as tempestuous as a raging storm. The essence lies in your ability to channel these currents into captivating tales that stir the reader's curiosity. Meet Jane Corry, an accomplished mariner of words. With a portfolio boasting of Sunday Times bestsellers, numerous short stories, and millions of novels sold worldwide, Jane is a proficient explorer in the world of creative writing. Renowned for her ability to blend humor with unexpected plot twists, she captures hearts by crafting characters that feel astoundingly real.

Step into Jane's world with this Domestika online course as she imparts her unique creative techniques, guiding you on an enlightening journey from ideation to completion of your own compelling short story. Unleash your creativity, gain new perspectives, and learn how to transform simple ideas into engaging narratives that leave an indelible impact.

• About Me
• Influences
• Getting Ready
• How to Find the Idea for a Short Story
• The Anatomy of a Story 1
• The Anatomy of a Story 2
• How to Create Characters Who Feel Real 1
• How to Create Characters Who Feel Real 2
• The Dialogue
• The Setting
• How to Write That First Line
• Writing the Rest of the Story
• The First Draft 1
• The First Draft 2
• The Second Draft 1
• The Second Draft 2
• The Second Draft 3
• Final Changes and Presentation 1
• Final Changes and Presentation 2
• Examining the Market and Getting Published
• Creative Writing Techniques for Short Stories