Overview About this course
Explore your personal writing style as you develop a short story from start to finish. Get detailed feedback on your dialogue, description and character development and prepare to submit your work to publishers.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
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Explore your personal writing style
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Bring your characters to life
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Experiment with plot devices including linear and non-linear storytelling
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Paint a mental picture of setting for your reader through detailed descriptions
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Make conversation realistic through compelling dialogue
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Choose a point of view that makes your story compelling from beginning to end
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
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A Statement of Participation
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Literary techniques to improve and refine your short stories
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A sound understanding of characterisation, description, plot and dialogue
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An edited sample of your writing to present to publishers
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Professional Development
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Personal Interest
Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
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There are no entry requirements for this course.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
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An interest in further developing your writing skills
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A laptop or computer and internet connection
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Pathways Where can this course take you?
Study options
Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
Units Units taught in this course
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
Short Stories 800-000255A
TAFE NSW Services Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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TAFE NSW Libraries
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Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
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Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home
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