Prescott Writers: Crafting Short Stories

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How short is a short story? And what are the methods for writing a short story? In this presentation, you will learn the basics of a story arc, word counts for different forms of short fiction, and one of the most important elements: where to begin. 

Kristen Kauffman has a Master's of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Goddard College, and has been teaching creative writing at Yavapai College since 2008. She has two published novels, a published memoir, and her short stories and poetry have been published in various digital publications. 

Prescott Writers is hosted by Central Arizona Writers and presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.