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Section 1: Introductions: what the course is about and a bit about me Lecture 1 02:31

An introduction to the course.

Lecture 2 03:50

Some advice on how to get the most out of the course.

Section 2: Where a good story starts: the idea Lecture 3 04:43

The answer to the question I get asked most as a writer!

Lecture 4 Text

Information about writing prompts and exercises that can help you find ideas

Lecture 5 02:27

Some thoughts on alternatives to writing exercises and prompts.

Lecture 6 05:51

How to make sure your best ideas don't slip into oblivion!

Lecture 7 1 page

Recap of section 2.

Section 3: Developing ideas Lecture 8 05:53

The basics of story structure

Lecture 9 07:13

How to tell if your idea is right for a short story.

Lecture 10 04:59

How to write a great opening for your story

Lecture 11 06:20

How to write a satisfying ending for your story

Quiz 1 5 questionsSection 4: Getting it down: the first draft Lecture 12 04:15

Explanation of the drafting method and how it can help you write a good story.

Lecture 13 05:11

How to go about writing your first draft.

Lecture 14 03:20

Ways of working as a writer.

Lecture 15 Text

A short recap of the section, with an exercise to consolidate.

Section 5: Getting it good: the redrafting and polishing process Lecture 16 06:20

How to edit and improve your short story

Lecture 17 08:37

Analyse your story's structure as part of the redrafting process.

Lecture 18 05:29

How to copy edit your own work and get it as near as you can to perfect

Lecture 19 9 slides

How to know when your story is finished and ready for the world.

Section 6: Getting it out there: how to get a story published Lecture 20 03:53

A rundown of the options available in the current publishing environment

Lecture 21 07:54

How to go about sending your story out into the world

Lecture 22 03:03

How to cope when your story is rejected and keep on keeping on

Lecture 23 11:57

How to go about self-publishing your work

Lecture 24 1 page

Consolidate your learning from this section and decide on a current route for your stories. NB you can change your mind at ANY time!

Section 7: Once your work is out there - what next? Lecture 25 06:05

Advice on dealing with responses to your work, negative or positive.

Lecture 26 11:46

How to get the word out about your published work.

Lecture 27 02:09

Some of the best advice I've had; inspiration from Alan Sillitoe and one of his short stories.

Lecture 28 01:26

Summary of the course and a few last words

Lecture 29 Text

Some final details, and a link to a free ebook of my short stories for your reading pleasure :)

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