Short Story Writing
Master the short story — from your opening line to your final twist. Learn to compress conflict, develop character fast, and deliver the punch that makes readers remember your work.
Four Ways to Learn Short Story Writing
Choose the path that fits where you are in your writing journey.
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Brainstorm
Brainstorm Your Short Story Writing
Brainstorm a complete short story plan in one sitting — your protagonist, central conflict, turning point, and ending. Leave with an outline ready to write. Start on Skillshare →
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Full Course
Short Story Writing Course
A complete video course covering short story structure, compression techniques, character economy, dialogue, twist endings, and how to get your stories published in magazines and anthologies. Get on Udemy →
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Go Deep
Short Story Writing Workshop
The only short story writing course with personal feedback from Steve. Share your drafts and get direct feedback on structure, pacing, and impact — with guidance that turns good stories into great ones. Includes access to all 19 Writing Academy courses — every genre, plus story structure, scene craft, editing, screenwriting, and publishing. Join the Bundle →
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Read the Book
Short Story Writing
A focused guide to everything that makes short fiction work — from your first sentence to your final line. Covers structure, compression, character, and getting published. Get on Amazon →Steve’s Recommendation
Not sure where to start? The Skillshare brainstorm is perfect — you’ll have a complete story plan in about an hour, and you’ll know right away if short fiction is your form.
Already writing stories? The Udemy course or the book will sharpen every element — especially the tricky craft of compression and the art of the satisfying ending.
If you’re serious about building a body of work and getting published, the Author’s Success Bundle gives you personal access to me across every stage of the process. That’s the level of support that actually moves writers forward.