Writing Short Stories
Wellington High School Community Education Centre

Wellington High School Community Education Centre

Writing Short Stories

Learn how to craft engaging short stories in this practical, one-day workshop.

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249 Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, 6021  –  View on map

Sat, 1 Aug 2026
9:30 am – 3:30 pm

$199.00

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Age 16+

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Learn how to craft engaging short stories in this practical, one-day workshop.

Explore what makes short fiction memorable, from building compelling characters to choosing the right point of view. Through a mix of discussion and guided writing exercises, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to create your own original stories.

What you’ll learn:

  • Key elements that make short stories effective and memorable
  • How to create strong characters and relationships
  • Writing from different points of view
  • Using detail and setting to bring your story to life
  • Using symbolism in short fiction
  • Where and how to share or submit your completed stories

This supportive and interactive workshop is suitable for both beginners and anyone looking to further develop their creative writing skills.

What to bring:
Please bring a pen and paper, along with the name of a short story you enjoy.

Please note:
Tea and coffee are provided. Please bring your own lunch and snacks.

Courses require a minimum number of enrolments to run. If there are not enough registrations, the course may be cancelled a few days before the start date. You will be notified by email.


Information and logo sourced from the Wellington High School Community Education Centre website.

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