Short Story Success - Intensive
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Course Fee:
£240
- Start Date(s): 29 August 2024
- Duration: Thursday and Friday 10 am - 4 pm, two days
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
Do you have an idea for a short story but don’t know how to begin?
Or maybe you’ve an idea for a novel but writing a shorter version will help you get started?
On this course you’ll be guided through the process of writing your first piece, and introduced to ways in which writers get their work seen in this competitive arena.
The course will suit both the beginner and those with more experience who are interested in honing an idea or who are seeking fresh inspiration.
What will I gain?
By the end of the course you’ll have the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to write your own short story as well as ideas about how and where to get them published.
Where you'll learn: You will be studying creative writing in a UNESCO City of Literature, and be based in the School of Arts and Humanities on the City Campus.
You will find modern teaching spaces and quiet study environments to develop your ideas and writing.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Here's what our previous attendees said:
'I enjoyed the variety of prompts. I feel like I wrote things I never would have expected. It was jam-packed - my brain feels a bit fried in a good way!'
'Highly recommended. A great start to creative writing and to meeting new people.'
'A great introduction course and a very passionate tutor.'
'A very enjoyable course which has inspired me to write more.'
'Excellent. Thanks so much!'
'This course was fantastic, I would have loved for the course to have been longer!' PH
'A brilliant course, I would highly recommend' HR
Tutor profile: Megan Taylor is the author of four novels, How We Were Lost, The Dawning, The Lives of Ghosts and We Wait, and a short story collection, The Woman Under the Ground.
She's currently working towards a second collection, as well as finishing a fifth novel.
Megan also has an MA in Novel Writing with Distinction from Manchester Metropolitan University, and has enjoyed running creative writing workshops for many years.
Need accommodation?
You can book a self-catered, single room with private bathroom on our city campus, right next door to our studios and classrooms: www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
Email: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2813
What you’ll study
On this course you will:
- undertake practical writing exercises
- consider essential aspects, including character, setting, imagery and structure
- gain inspiration and advice about how to take your short stories from initial ideas to polished pieces, ready for release
- look into the practicalities of matching and submitting your short stories to competitions and journals
How you’re taught
This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus.
Careers and employability
Are you interested in progressing your writing?
Find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate courses:
Campus and facilities
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No experience is required
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No experience is required
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £240
Payment is due at the time of booking
The fee for this course is £240
Payment is due at the time of booking
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
29 - 30 August 2024
You can book your place via the NTU online store: