Aspire to see your short stories published in prestigious literary journals like McSweeney's? This online workshop provides the opportunity and guidance you need. Katherine Taylor, a contributor to the Los Angeles Times and ZYZZYVA magazine, will mentor you through the craft of developing a compelling, emotionally resonant narrative about human experiences. Using practical in-class writing exercises and thoughtful discussions of craft principles, she will help you generate fresh ideas and develop a complete story draft that reflects your artistic voice.
Katherine will examine the fundamental elements that make fiction resonate: effective outlining and story mapping, compelling character development, coherent plot structure, meaningful character transformation, and strategies for avoiding common pitfalls that cause stories to feel incomplete or unresolved. She explores what constitutes genuine narrative, how to create characters who drive the action rather than simply responding to events, and how to elevate and strengthen whatever material you have created. Additionally, she will guide you toward the most valuable resources for identifying suitable and respected publishers, helping you navigate the path toward getting your work published and read by audiences.
By course completion, you will have a polished, submission-ready short story along with a clear strategy for targeting appropriate journals. Both experienced writers and those new to fiction writing are welcome. Join the 157 previous students who have successfully published short stories after completing this workshop.
