This course explores the writing of short fiction and develops your awareness of the genre. It contains an introduction to the art of the short story and presents stories and essays by contemporary writers who discuss their working methods and techniques. It is recommended that students take the Starting to Write course before starting this course but direct entry is available for more experienced writers

• The evolution of short fiction
  

• Beginnings of the story

• The first literature

• Northern Europe and Britain

• European and classical influences

• Beginnings of the modern story

• The twentieth century

• Publishing and contemporary short fiction

• Narrative techniques.

You will receive comments and direction from your tutor throughout the course. If you choose to have your work formally assessed, you will receive details on submitting a folio of work with the course materials.

Higher Education Credit 60 credit points at Level 2