Writing and Reading Short Stories OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Course on Writing Short Stories by MIT
Aspiring writers can learn more about their craft with this free OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 'Writing and Reading Short Stories' contains a wealth of information on the art and process of developing plot and characters for short stories. This course can benefit students working on a Bachelor of Arts in English or anyone looking to improve their writing.
Writing and Reading Short Stories: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
Writing and Reading Short Stories: Course Description
Writers have to consider many different elements when crafting a story. This OpenCourseWare from MIT can help guide students through the writing process. The course includes notes from lectures led by instructor Shariann Lewitt that cover the development of plot, setting and characters. The notes discuss information writers should know about their stories before writing, such as a character's motivations or the timeline of events. Other lectures talk about writing stories from real life inspiration and the uses of different points of view in narration. Also included with the course are several short stories written by past students of the class. The free material in this course can help students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in English.
Lecture notes, a list of suggested readings and student short stories are available free online. To view the material, visit the short story writing course page.
Featured School Choices:
-
Full Sail University
Full Sail University responds quickly to information requests through this site.
Suggested programs:
- Communications Bachelors with Creative Writing Concentration - Campus
- Communications Bachelors with Media Communications Concentration - Campus
- Bachelor of Fine Arts - Creative Writing for Entertainment
More information about Full Sail University
-
Iowa State University
Iowa State University responds quickly to information requests through this site.
More information about Iowa State University
-
University of Maryland Global Campus
University of Maryland Global Campus responds quickly to information requests through this site.
-
James Madison University
James Madison University responds quickly to information requests through this site.
More information about James Madison University
-
University of Idaho
University of Idaho responds quickly to information requests through this site.
More information about University of Idaho
-
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin responds quickly to information requests through this site.
More information about University of Wisconsin