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Short Story Magic - Hone the the Craft of the Short Story

  • Newlands Forest! · Cape Town
Stella Madre Publisher / Host Stella Madre
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Short Story Magic - Hone the the Craft of the Short Story
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Is your writing gripping?
Short stories are the writer’s gym. They teach you to make every word earn its place, build compelling characters, create tension, master structure, evoke emotion, and deliver a satisfying payoff without wasting a single sentence.
Get good at short stories, and you’ll become a sharper, more versatile, more compelling writer across every medium.
And here’s the thing: better, regular writing creates better, regular opportunities to GET PAID.
Editors, publishers, producers, and readers pay for gripping writing.
Sharpen your craft, learn to tell a bloody good story, and give your words a chance to earn their keep.
No practice. No pay.
Come and practice with me.
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