Writing Short Stories

19th March 2026 1:30pm to 9th April 2026 4:00pm, QUAD

Writing Short Stories
Writing Course at QUAD, Derby
Four Thursdays from 19 March 1:30pm – 3:00pm.


Short stories are an exciting and popular form of fiction, and an ideal starting point for writers looking to explore their voice and style for the first time! In this four-week course, we’ll be exploring all the key elements of the short story, giving you the tools you need to write your own fresh tales!


Week 1 – Intro to short stories and ‘The Hook’
Week 2 – The Twist and Experimentation
Week 3 – Pacing, Characterisation and Description
Week 4 – Getting Short Stories Published
 

Course Fees – £45 (Full Price), £37.50 (concessions) – tickets from https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/shortstoriescourse/

Booking & payment

Tickets from https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/shortstoriescourse/

Location

QUAD
Market Place
Derby
DE1 3AS
United Kingdom

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