Writing Short Stories: A Beginner's Guide| Online

Writing Short Stories: A Beginner's Guide| Online

Writing short stories (1,000–30,000 words) helps you discover your writing voice and how to convey your ideas.

By Mid Michigan College

Date and time

Tuesday, July 29 · 1 - 3pm PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Online

Writing short stories (1,000–30,000 words) helps you discover your writing voice

and how to convey your ideas. You’ll learn how to bring your story to life with an

engaging plot, as well as character development, action, and dialogue. You’ll also

learn the technical parts of crafting a short story, including structure, important

character moments, and progression in the story. You’ll also know what to do with

your short story once completed, including editing, proofing, and publishing

options.

The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if the College cancels a class?

Mid Michigan College reserves the right to cancel any class or camp for any reason at the discretion of the College. In the case of the College canceling a class, registrants are contacted, and a 100% refund will be processed.

What happens if I choose to withdraw from a class?

In the case that a registrant chooses to withdraw from a class up to five business days prior to the initial start date; a refund for the cost of the class will be processed at that time. No refund is given after that deadline. Service fees will not be refunded in this event.

How do I request a refund?

Please email lifelonglearning@midmich.edu to request a refund.

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Lifelong Learning at Mid strives to be the creative heart of the communities we serve. A rich variety of personal interest classes, including on-campus and online sessions, are available for anyone who wishes to continue learning throughout their lifetime. From discovering a new hobby to staying informed, Mid has the class you're looking for.

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