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Writing Character-Driven Short Stories
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Write Compelling Character-Driven Fiction
MacArthur Fellow Yiyun Li teaches how to craft a great short story in this 45-minute class. You'll explore character development, turning situations into narratives, and revising work to polish. Li shares prompts inspired by online comments, reviews, and obituaries—then guides you to write your own 3-5 page story with real feedback from peers.
Whether you're a beginner discovering your voice or an experienced writer exploring new styles, this class deepens your storytelling craft.
About this course
How do you write a great short story? In this 45-minute class, Yiyun Li walks us through prompts, strategies, and advice for writing compelling characters, turning situations into stories, and revising work into a polished piece.
Li is a professor at UC Davis, a MacArthur Fellow, and has been named a "20 Under 40" writer by The New Yorker. In addition to the class video lessons, Li shares her 4 favorite short stories, and every student will write their own 3-5 page short story inspired by an online comment, review, or obituary. (She provides a few favorites, or you can choose your own.)
Beginning writers can take this class to get started writing fiction, and experienced writers can take this class to try out new writing styles and get feedback on their work. It's perfect for writers, bloggers, literature lovers, and everyone who loves a compelling story.
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This course is included with a Skillshare membership subscription.
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