Abby Connolly is a writer based in Dublin. Her short stories, flash fiction pieces, and creative non-fiction have been included in magazines such as Sonder, The Attic, Púca, Porridge, and the An Áitiúil anthology. In 2023, she won the Irish Writers’ Centre Novel Fair and was a Young Writer Delegate in 2021 for the Dublin Book Festival.
Start Date: 2nd April, 2025
Duration: 6 Weeks
Fee: £160
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Join Our 6 week Flash Fiction Writing Course!
Have you ever been curious about how to write your own flash fiction? Perhaps you have a short story you’re eager to tell but don’t know where to start. If so, the Writing Flash Fiction Course is perfect for you. Over six weeks, you’ll learn everything necessary to craft your own flash fiction, from understanding its various types and forms to creating characters and settings with minimal words. This course is designed for writers of any genre and will guide you through the initial steps of writing flash fiction!
Course Highlights
- Weekly Modules: Access fresh modules each week, featuring text lessons you can explore at your convenience. With no fixed class times, you have the flexibility to work through the materials at your own pace.
- Time Commitment: Set aside 2-3 hours weekly to complete coursework and assignments.
- Weekly Assignments: Submit a written assignment each week to stay on track and monitor your progress. Our dedicated online tutor will review your work and offer personalised feedback.
- Course Content: Over six weeks, delve into various forms of creative non-fiction, essential topics, practical exercises, and create your own short pieces.
- Global Access: Our courses are available to participants worldwide.
Why Choose Our Online Creative Non-Fiction Writing Course?
- Flexibility: Work on course materials at your convenience, making it ideal for those with busy schedules.
- Personalised Feedback: Receive weekly written feedback from our dedicated tutors, ensuring a customised learning experience.
- Extended Access: Enjoy lifetime access to the course materials, even after the course ends, allowing you to revisit and refine your skills.
Lesson 1: What is Flash Fiction?
The first lesson introduces you to flash fiction as a form. You will learn what themes to include in your flash fiction and what type of flash fiction you should write to get started!
Lesson 2: Plotting Flash Fiction
The second lesson teaches you how to plot flash fiction. You will learn how to plan flash fiction and how to create tension in your writing.
Lesson 3: Characters in Flash Fiction
The third lesson teaches you how to write characters in flash fiction. You will learn how to give your characters motivation and how to write dialogue in your short stories.
Lesson 4: Setting in Flash Fiction
The fourth lesson teaches you how to write settings in flash fiction. You will learn how to research settings for your writing and how to use sensory imagery to describe them.
Lesson 5: Experimenting with Genre
The fifth lesson teaches you how to experiment with your flash fiction. You will learn how to combine genres and forms to create a new kind of story your readers will love.
Lesson 6: Editing and Publishing Flash Fiction
The final lesson teaches you how to edit and publish your flash fiction. With expert advice, you will learn how to proofread and copyedit flash fiction ready for publication.
