We’re counting down the days until Saturday, March 7, the day of my special workshop, “DIY – Write a Short Story in a Day,” at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro, and I could not be more excited!
Some people say that the best way to write a short story is to take advantage of that first burst of passion and write it all at once. We know that this is how Shirley Jackson conceived and wrote her beloved and intriguing story, “The Lottery,” and I suspect that many other writers use this same approach. We’re going to try this method ourselves, with the help of a one-of-kind short story writing kit I designed just for this class. From story triggers to the five essential elements of a classic short story, our students will have just what they need in one convenient (and cute!) little box. Everything but the typewriter (or pen and paper, if that’s your preference)!
I’m currently assembling all of the kits, and being an amateur “crafter” of sorts, I’m relishing every moment. When it comes to sewing, for example, it’s very important for me to have all of my materials — machine, rotary cutter, thread, fabric, thimble, even my ripper– by my side. Why should writing be any different? My hope is that our students will take these “tools” with them beyond the class and use what they learn to generate and pen an endless array of short stories.
There are only 2 slots left in the class, so if you’re interested, don’t miss out! You can easily sign up by registering online or by calling (919) 545-8044 during regular business hours.
And if you can’t get enough writing inspiration, on April 25, I’m leading a workshop on Share Your Writing with the World – Revision and Submission, also at CCCC, which will be the perfect follow up to our March class. We’ll talk about markets for short stories and more, including flash fiction, creative nonfiction and essays, and poetry.
Hope to see you soon!
Ashley Memory 
I am sorry I won’t be able to make it tomorrow. Wishing you all a fruitful workshop and looking forward to catching up with you another time.
Oh dear! So sorry we’ll miss you! But thank you for letting me know, and yes, we’ll catch up soon. Take care!
If there is any way for you to leave me one of your story kits, I will be eternally grateful.
Absolutely. I will leave the kit and the handouts in the front office. I’ll leave a note for Lois to hold it for you, does that sound okay? And if you have any questions about any of it, please email me. 🙂
Cutest kit, ever. Thank you!
You’re so welcome! I hope it’s helpful. 🙂