Julie Koh – Structuring Short Stories
Description:
When it comes to structuring short stories, a high level of precision is required. This workshop is designed to assist beginners who are starting to think about structure in short fiction, as well as emerging writers who want to diagnose and rectify structural issues in their drafts. Participants will engage in a series of writing exercises that will enhance their confidence in creating stories that make readers eager for more.
You’ll learn:
- A number of theories about what makes a good story
- Techniques for structuring your stories
- Methods for identifying and fixing structural issues
- How to apply these theories and techniques to your own work
- How to develop your own formula for approaching a short story
Scroll down to see the full course curriculum and a list of frequently asked questions.
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Course Curriculum
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Introduction
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Meet Your Teacher: Julie Koh (1:17)
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Introduction
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Kurt Vonnegut: The Shapes of Stories
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Film Theory
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The Cat Up the Tree
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Exercise: Put That Cat up That Tree
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The Hero’s Journey
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The Heroine’s Journey
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The Archipelago
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Exercise: Analyse a Satisfying Story
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The Centre
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Introduction
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Collee’s Cards
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Mary Had a Little Lamb
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Workers of All Lands Unite
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The Unfolding
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The Glass of Water
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Exercise: Identify the Wants
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Character Strands
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Exercise: Draw Out the Strands
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The Hook and the Final Line
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Examples of Hooks
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Exercise: Write Some Hooks
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The Overloaded Aeroplane
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Exercise: Analyse an Unsatisfying Story
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