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The form is perfect for anyone who’s ever had dreams of writing a novel: a short story will teach you to be succinct with your words and will allow you to experiment with different voices and ...

In need of writing inspiration? Want to know more about what makes a great short story? Not sure where to start? We can help. Our resources are packed with ideas, strategies, tips and advice for ...

Writing short stories presents a unique challenge, requiring a careful balance of creativity, structure, and brevity. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), writers now have access to ...

Combining this with your own imagination, close reading skills and their application and working with others, you will learn how creative writing works. The course also draws on examples of the craft of short story writing from writers around the globe ...

The best way to understand what is required in short story writing is to read short stories by different authors. There are many good anthologies of short stories available in libraries or bookshops.

Saba Sams, a Centre for New Writing Alumna, has scooped the BBC National Short Story Award for a story taken from her debut collection Send Nudes. Sams was quoted as saying: “I’m always thinking about what it looks like to be a young woman: about ...