Short can be sweet for accomplished writers who know how the publishing industry works.

You may write short stories for love, but there is a market for them and Cengage Education\\\\\\\'s course will show you how to tap into it, with wise advice on ways to impress editors.

This course also covers the fundmentals of structure and plot, atmosphere and tension, so you can polish your skills. You\\\\\\\'ll even learn how to write romance, adventure, mystery and children\\\\\\\'s stories to help you broaden your scope -- and your chances of success.

Subjects

• Introduction to writing
• Writing for the market
• Structure and plot-work
• Creating atmosphere and tension
• Using dialogue effectively
• Titles, hints and small points
• Different forms of writing
• Short stories and longer stories
• Business aspects of writing
• English for writers

Entry requirements

English language requirements

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competence before enrolling.