High School Short Story Writing

This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of short fiction. Students will receive lessons on important elements of story writing and a variety of writing assignments designed to hone their skills and develop their creative abilities. Under the supervision of their personal writing coach, students will complete at least one full short story.

Note: We recommend that, prior to taking this course, students complete High School Creative Writing.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students who complete the course will be able to…

• identify the basics of short fiction.
• craft a story opening that hooks readers and invites them to read on.
• create believable, interesting characters.
• establish a plot around a core conflict.
• set up a sequence of events leading to a satisfying climax and resolution.
• effectively describe setting and character.
• craft natural, convincing dialogue.