Are you looking for your unique “voice” as a writer? Do you want to learn how to use dynamic and effective language to write impactful short stories?
This writing course will focus on understanding the structure of the short story and what makes it unique as a genre. We will pay particular attention to elements like voice, persona, characterization, point of view, description, dialogue, and writing effective beginnings and conclusions. We will also explore several classic short stories, as well as more recent ones to help participants understand techniques and devices successful authors have used.
Weekly assignments will be shared, discussed, and critiqued by members of the group and will receive regular feedback from the instructor. Beginning with a step-by-step approach through short writing assignments, participants will work toward creating a completed and revised short story by the end of the twelve weeks. The final class will conclude with a discussion of further resources for writers as well as strategies for showcasing your work.
Required Text:
Participants must obtain a copy of the required texts at the bookstore or library of their choice.
Standard Tuition: $235.00
New Participant Tuition: $235.00
Day: Mondays
Time: 6:15 - 8:15 PM
Location: 3405 Atwater Ave
Instructor: Zsolt Alapi
First session: January 11 2027
Course length: 12 weeks
Degree credit: 3
Maximum number of participants: 18
Please note that the Thomas More Institute does not allow participants to audit courses for free.
About the Thomas More Institute: The Thomas More Institute has been providing adults with stimulating lifelong learning opportunities in Montreal since 1945. A secular and non-profit academic institution, TMI offers an ever-evolving choice of university-level courses in the liberal arts, including discussion-based courses, lecture-style courses, writing workshops, and more. Our courses are held in small groups, offering an alternative learning environment to that of traditional university courses. You can take individual courses that interest you, or work toward a structured bachelor of arts degree or comprehensive certificate that involve additional coursework. Share Your Curiosity at TMI!
About course fees: all prices displayed include Tuition and the Administrative fee.
Leaders of another course, and anyone else wishing to register by phone, should call (514) 935-9585 to register.
All course participants registering should read and abide by the Thomas More Institute Code of Conduct.
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