Want to write short stories but don’t know where to begin?

Then begin right here.

This is the first in a series of practical courses in which writer and teacher, Gary Hayden, guides you every step of the way through the process of plotting and writing stories that will captivate and entertain your readers.

He shares the principles, tips and techniques that have enabled him to sell dozens of stories to newsstand magazines in the UK, US, Australia and South Africa.

Every principle and technique is illustrated by real-life examples from Gary’s best and most profitable stories.

In this first course, you will learn how to take the first step in writing a compelling short story: coming up with an intriguing and engaging idea.

Ideas are the lifeblood of the short story. If you’re short of ideas, it’s difficult to get started. But if you have a great idea then you’re already halfway to a great story.

But where do ideas come from?

As you progress through this course:

You will be directed towards multiple sources of inspiration.
You will be provided with illustrative examples from Gary’s own stories.
And you’ll be encouraged to generate intriguing and compelling ideas of your own.

You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience, or any special equipment to take this course.

So, take the first vital step to becoming an accomplished short story writer by getting started today!

Adarsha Chattopadhyay

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