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Julie Koh – Structuring Short Stories
Join Julie Koh, one of Australia’s best short story writers, in this unique writing course all about form and structure in short fiction.
When it comes to structuring short stories, a high level of precision is required. This workshop is designed to assist beginners who are starting to think about structure in short fiction, as well as emerging writers who want to diagnose and rectify structural issues in their drafts. Participants will engage in a series of writing exercises that will enhance their confidence in creating stories that make readers eager for more.
You’ll learn:
A number of theories about what makes a good story
Techniques for structuring your stories
Methods for identifying and fixing structural issues
How to apply these theories and techniques to your own work
How to develop your own formula for approaching a short story
Scroll down to see the full course curriculum and a list of frequently asked questions.
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COURSE CURRICULUM
Welcome
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Introduction
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Meet Your Teacher: Julie Koh (1:17)
A Good Story, Well-Told
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Introduction
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Kurt Vonnegut: The Shapes of Stories
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Film Theory
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The Cat Up the Tree
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Exercise: Put That Cat up That Tree
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The Hero’s Journey
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The Heroine’s Journey
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The Archipelago
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Exercise: Analyse a Satisfying Story
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The Centre
The Toolbox
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Introduction
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Collee’s Cards
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Mary Had a Little Lamb
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Workers of All Lands Unite
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The Unfolding
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The Glass of Water
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Exercise: Identify the Wants
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Character Strands
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Exercise: Draw Out the Strands
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The Hook and the Final Line
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Examples of Hooks
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Exercise: Write Some Hooks
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The Overloaded Aeroplane
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Exercise: Analyse an Unsatisfying Story
Finding Your Formula
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Introduction
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Breaking Down the Wall
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Approach to The Wall
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Structure and Form
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Exercise: Brainstorm Premises
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Frills on the Mannequin
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Exercise: Expand the Story
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Exercises in Revising Structure and Plot
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My Experience: Fixing Stories Fast
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Exercise: Find the Centre
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Exercise: Break Down the Story
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Return with the Elixir (1:26)
Feedback
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