TAFE NSW
Self-paced
Explore your personal writing style as you develop a short story from start to finish. Get detailed feedback on your dialogue, description and character development and prepare to submit your work to publishers.
There are no entry requirements for this course. To be prepared, we recommend you have an interest in further developing your writing skills and access to a laptop or computer with an internet connection.
During this course, you'll learn to explore your personal writing style, bring your characters to life, experiment with plot devices including linear and non-linear storytelling, paint a mental picture of setting for your reader through detailed descriptions, make conversation realistic through compelling dialogue, and choose a point of view that makes your story compelling from beginning to end.
TAFE NSW is a leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia, offering a wide range of courses and qualifications to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your chosen field.
You'll leave this course with a Statement of Participation, literary techniques to improve and refine your short stories, and an edited sample of your writing to present to publishers, allowing you to further develop your writing skills and potentially pursue a career in creative writing or publishing.