Creative Writing Techniques for Short Stories
A course by Jane Corry , Writer
Write and submit a complete short story by exploring creative writing exercises from character and plot development to proofing and editing

Write and submit a complete short story by exploring creative writing exercises from character and plot development to proofing and editing
Writing is an unpredictable and beautiful journey, much like navigating the high seas. The ebb and flow of ideas can be as serene as a calm ocean, or as tempestuous as a raging storm. The essence lies in your ability to channel these currents into captivating tales that stir the reader's curiosity. Meet Jane Corry, an accomplished mariner of words. With a portfolio boasting of Sunday Times bestsellers, numerous short stories, and millions of novels sold worldwide, Jane is a proficient explorer in the world of creative writing. Renowned for her ability to blend humor with unexpected plot twists, she captures hearts by crafting characters that feel astoundingly real.
Step into Jane's world with this Domestika online course as she imparts her unique creative techniques, guiding you on an enlightening journey from ideation to completion of your own compelling short story. Unleash your creativity, gain new perspectives, and learn how to transform simple ideas into engaging narratives that leave an indelible impact.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 14 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (41)
- 2,858 students
- 20 lessons (4h 55m)
- 14 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Write and submit a complete short story using the creative techniques taught in the course.

Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for aspiring writers or anyone who wants to discover new ways to express themselves.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience required. You just need your favorite medium to write with, whether its digital or analog.

Reviews

A course by Jane Corry
Jane Corry started her literary journey as a trained journalist, writing for a diverse range of newspapers and magazines. Her versatile writing skills led her down the path of fiction, where she has published 19 novels to date. Jane's love for crafting short stories has seen hundreds of her narratives featured in magazines around the globe. Besides her writing prowess, she also has a passion for teaching. Jane has shared her expertise with students at prestigious institutions like Oxford University and served as a Royal Literary Fellow at Exeter University.
Seven of her novels have secured spots in the top ten of The Sunday Times. Her latest novel is called 'Coming to find you' and is published by Penguin. Her works have crossed borders, being published in more than 20 countries worldwide. Her success has equipped her with valuable insights, which she enthusiastically passes onto others. She currently lives by the sea in southwest England, and even in the coldest of weathers, she enjoys swimming all throughout the year. She gets most of her ideas while she's in the water.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Building Your Own Creative Gym
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Getting Ready
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How to Find the Idea for a Short Story
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The Anatomy of a Story 1
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The Anatomy of a Story 2
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How to Create Characters Who Feel Real 1
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How to Create Characters Who Feel Real 2
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The Dialogue
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The Setting
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U3
Starting to Write
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How to Write That First Line
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Writing the Rest of the Story
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The First Draft 1
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The First Draft 2
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U4
Polishing, Editing, and Publishing
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The Second Draft 1
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The Second Draft 2
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The Second Draft 3
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Final Changes and Presentation 1
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Final Changes and Presentation 2
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Examining the Market and Getting Published
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FP
Final project
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Creative Writing Techniques for Short Stories
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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clementinej
Un cours très instructif sur l'écriture d'une nouvelle. Jane Corry nous explique comment elle construit chaque phrase, chaque personnage, le choix des mots, des dialogues, des interactions entre les personnages. Même si elle passe beaucoup de temps sur sa propre nouvelle, parfois un seul exemple très détaillé vaut bien autant qu'un cours théorique général. Ce cours montre aussi que l'écriture n'est pas toujours un processus linéaire, mais qu'il faut se concentrer sur sa propre créativité.
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christinaellie2024
I apologise, my review is not positive. I have completed several, excellent courses with Domestika and sadly, this course is very boring, uninspiring and repetitive. The 'teacher' is only interested in working on her short story for the bulk of the course and reads and edits it over several lessons. If you don't like the story - which I didn't - you have no choice. There was very little actual 'learning' content with this course. Waste of time. I cannot recommend. And tone is uninspiring.
magnin_a
PlusCours très clair, qui montre comment on peut construire une histoire, même sans plan de départ, juste en suivant son imagination mais soutenu par le réel : car l'auteur pioche dans son expérience, ses observations, sa logique.
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kriziaaliceee
PlusMolto carino questo corso!
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weilan
PlusI loved the course, and it even inspired me to read Jane's novels in my native language—I borrowed them from the library. What I truly loved about the course was the curiosity Jane brings to her writing. I could really feel it, and it was so inspiring. I hope it will help me write my own stories. It was wonderful to see Jane's process and how much fun writing is for her. Thank you!