Short Story Writing: Elements, Drafting, and Revision

Short Story Writing: Elements, Drafting, and Revision

Short Story Writing: Elements, Drafting, and Revision

Learn core short-story elements and techniques, practice free-writing to overcome writer’s block, and draft and revise an original short story with peer feedback.

Short Story Writing: Elements, Drafting, and Revision

Price

$19.06per class

$19.06

per week

Level
Beginner
Ages
13–18
Duration
60 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
6

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Class Experience

This six-session course teaches students the building blocks of short fiction—genres, story elements, character roles, and drafting—while guiding them through writing a first draft and combining revision and feedback into a finished short story. One session focuses on free-writing/stream-of-consciousness techniques to break writer’s block, and students submit homework between classes.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the key elements of a short story and common fiction genres

  • Apply free-writing/stream-of-consciousness techniques to generate ideas

  • Write a first draft of an original short story

  • Give and receive constructive feedback on peers’ writing

  • Revise and assemble a polished short story

Meet Your Instructor

Harsh Bajpai

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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