26 December 2007
Learning to write - the art of the short story
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Now we're going to discover the ingredients for writing a ripping - but short - yarn. Short stories are sometimes considered the lesser cousin of the novel but short story officiandos say they're actually harder to write. What happens when you add a pinch of character, plot and setting and mix in theme and voice? Is there more to learning to write a short story than this recipe?
Get your pen and notebook ready as we go on a creative writing class and find out what it takes to master the art of the short story.
The Book Show's Sarah L'Estrange took part in a four week writing workshop at the Victorian Writers Centre which was led by writer, David Astle.
Guests
David Astle
Journalist, novelist and crossword maker. He is the author of Cassowary Crossing: A Guide To Offbeat Australia, and the novels The Book of Miles and Marzipan Plan.
Further Information
Victorian Writers Centre
The writers centre provides many services to writers and readers, including writing workshops and reading manuscripts.
Presenter
Sarah L'Estrange
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