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FICTION WRITING 7: Writing the Short Story (HS 11-7)
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Learn famous short story writers’ works and what makes a short story
memorable and powerful -- as you
enjoy writing your own short story…Instructor Access (optional grading support) is available for Unlimited Access or Single Access.
See the sidebar to the left for signup information! Scroll down to read the biography of each instructor.
NOTICE: This is an older course recorded with Adobe Connect and/or Vimeo recordings. We are currently working to replace the recordings with new Zoom recordings. Please don't hesitate to email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com with any questions.
How to Get the Most Out of the “Fiction Writing 7: Writing the Short Story” Course with Professor Erin M. Brown (AKA Erin Brown Conroy/E.B. Conroy):
First, read the course details below and prepare a notebook for note taking and homework.
Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching Professor Brown Conroy’s lecture for Class One.
Review any supplemental materials (videos or readings).
Complete the Assignment(s), and give the assignments to your parent for grading. Please note: Homeschool Connections does not provide record keeping services.
If you need to review the information, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the PowerPoint.
Repeat this process until all four classes are complete.
Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.
Be sure to access and take the next course in this series, Authoring a Book, Part 2: Perfecting your Query Letter and Synopsis Workshop.
Please Note: There are eight (8) courses in the Write Your Own Fiction Book series. Students can jump into the series at any time. Students are also encouraged to take The Hero's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (1 & 2) and Screenwriting (1 & 2), which may be taken at the same time as the four-week courses.
Each of the four-week courses presents critical information regarding the key elements of fiction writing. All eight courses are designed to give you the skills to write your own book and have a solid foundation for story and form, for college literature courses.
Total Classes: 4
Prerequisite: Required: WRITING ESSENTIALS 1: Essential Punctuation and Grammar I (HS 9-1). Recommended: SIMPLIFIED WRITING 1: Strong Foundational Writing Skills (HS 9-2). Prerequisites can be taken either "live" or through Unlimited Access. Your student will need Word 2007 or later version or the ability to convert a document to a Word-compatible document.
Suggested Grade Level: 11th grade; however, this course can be taken at any grade level in high school
Suggested Credit: One-third (1/3) of a semester's credit for Creative Writing. For full semester credit, add other fiction-writing courses.
Take this course with HS 11-4 (Theme, Style, and Point of View) and HS 11-5 (Conflict & Creating the Breakout Novel) for a full semester of credit (12 weeks).Instructor: Erin M Brown (AKA Erin Brown Conroy/E.B. Conroy), M.A, M.F.A.
Course Description: Have you ever wanted to write (and publish) a short story? This course will cover just that -- how to write a dynamic, publishable short story -- including fleshing out ideas for your short stories, similarities, and differences between short stories and full-length book writing, and marketing your short stories to publications.
Course Outline:
Class 1: Defining short stories: micro-fiction, flash fiction, short stories, novelettes, and novellas
Class 2: Characteristics of dynamic, saleable short stories
Class 3: Brainstorming, outlining, and forming your short story
Class 4: Short story markets and sales
Course Materials: All materials are provided FREE via the instructor.Homework: LIVE and Instructor Access students will have weekly writing assignments with grading and direct feedback from the instructor (parents will grade Recorded students’ work). Expect an estimated two (2) to four (4) hours per week for homework outside of class time, depending on the student’s ability; homework includes reading, writing, and responding to feedback.
©2017-2024 Homeschool Connections and Erin M. Brown, MA, MFA (aka author Erin Brown Conroy/E. B. Conroy) All rights reserved.
This material is only to be used for its intended purpose by active subscribers of Homeschool Connections. Any other use without explicit permission is in violation of the seventh commandment (yes, the 7th commandment) and in violation of US and International copyright laws.
You may print or download to local hard disk extracts for your personal homeschool and non-commercial use only. This is not to be used for homeschool co-ops without express written permission from Homeschool Connections.
Technical Help: If you experience technical difficulty with watching the recorded classes or have a question about course content, please email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.
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FICTION WRITING 7: Writing the Short Story (HS 11-7)
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Grace McCluskey, Daniel Massett
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Recorded
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Writing ➤ 11 Series: Fiction Writing & Literary Form (Creative Writing)
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High School
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Aubrey Heki, Bonnie Donlon, Sharon Hamric-Weis, Erin M. Brown, MA, MFA, Donna Graziose
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April 6th, 2017 at 12:00 AM ET
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Recorded, free with subscription
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- This material is only to be used for its intended purpose by active subscribers of Homeschool Connections or purchasers of the course. Any other use without explicit permission is in violation of the seventh commandment, and in violation of US and International copyright laws.
- You may print or download to your own storage extracts for your personal homeschool and non-commercial use only. This is not to be used for homeschool co-ops without express written permission from Homeschool Connections.
- Upon completion of the course, you must delete all copies of course materials from any storage on which you saved permissible extracts.
Grace McCluskey
About Ms. McCluskey
Grace Anne McCluskey earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and Christian Counseling at Liberty University and attended the Act One Screenwriting and Producing Program in Hollywood led by Barbara Nicolosi. Fun Fact: Grace Anne is a former Homeschool Connections student herself, completing most all the Aquinas Writing Advantage courses (academic and fiction writing) before attending university and authoring The Winter Elf, a children’s fiction book for ages 8-12, published by Morgan James Publishing. The Winter Elf is more than a fantasy story (though it is thoroughly enjoyed by fantasy readers everywhere); it is also used in therapeutic practices to proactively guide families through the healthy processing of trauma.
Grace Anne was trained as a behavioral therapist in Yorktown, Virginia, and when not writing or teaching, she works with implementing proven strategies to help children with autism build their behavioral, social, and academic skills—uplifting and transforming students’ abilities and confidence. Grace Anne loves helping young writers build their craft and looks forward to coaching young writers as she was guided to excellence in writing and publication. Currently living in the Ozark foothills of Missouri, she is an Instructor Access grader for Homeschool Connections’ 11-Series fiction courses.
Daniel Massett
Daniel Massett, MFA, a professional writer who has published several short stories and a children's fantasy novel.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from Le Moyne College and a Master of Fine Arts in Fiction Writing from Miami University, and his experience in the classroom includes teaching high school literature at Classical charter schools and Catholic schools, as well as teaching research-driven writing and creative writing at Miami University.
Mr. Massett is a strong believer in grounding writers in the love of the Scriptures, great literary traditions, and the Catholic Tradition, and his passion is to help students express beauty in their writing to, as the Psalmist says, "be like a tree which is planted near the running waters, which shall bring forth its fruit, in due season.”
Thrilled to be at AWA to help young writers hone their craft and achieve their fullest potential, Mr. Massett is an Instructor Access grading instructor for the Fiction Writing courses.
Mr. Massett lives in Pennsylvania with his family, where he writes in multiple genres (realism, fantasy, sci-fi, dystopia, western, and magical realism) and is currently writing a literary fiction novel.
© 2024 Homeschool Connections; Grace McCluskey and Daniel Massett. All Rights Reserved.
Violation of the above copyright policies may result in expulsion without any refund and/or legal action.