Narrative Writing: The Perfect Fiction Structure

What is a short story?

A course by Cláudia Fusco , Journalist, Screenwriter and Writer

Journalist, Screenwriter and Writer. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined October 2020
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389 students
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About the video: What is a short story?

Overview

“Let's understand the basic structure of a short story and why it is a good format to start writing.”

In this video lesson Cláudia Fusco addresses the topic: What is a short story?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Narrative Writing: The Perfect Fiction Structure . Overcome your writing fears with this course: learn to craft narratives from scratch and share your stories with the world..

Partial transcription of the video

“In this class, we will understand a little better what a short story is. This narrative format is usually very interesting for those who want to try new, different techniques, or even learn about creative writing in a faster, more agile way. This does not mean that the story is easy to write, but it allows more elasticity due to its size and speed. But after all, what is a short story structurally? In technical terms, a short story is a short story, often experimental, from 5 to 10 thousand words, at least in the commercial short story. It is a format that allows all types of genres, explor...”

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Course summary for: Narrative Writing: The Perfect Fiction Structure

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (3)
  • 389 students
  • 5 units
  • 15 lessons (2h 34m)
  • 6 downloads
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    Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Writing

Cláudia Fusco

Cláudia Fusco
A course by Cláudia Fusco

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Journalist, Screenwriter and Writer

Cláudia Fusco is a writer and fiction specialist with a career dedicated to building complex worlds and characters. With a degree in Social Communication from USP, she developed a keen eye for narrative while working as a cultural journalist and researcher. Her contributions to fantasy literature are notable, having participated in several anthologies and editorial projects. Cláudia explores the genre's potential to reflect on contemporary and universal themes, always seeking to innovate and instigate the reader.

As a speaker and consultant, Claudia shares her knowledge about creating fictional universes and developing narratives. Her practical and theoretical approach aims to empower new writers to find their own voice in the vast field of fiction. Valuing originality and emotional depth, she encourages experimentation and immersion in stories that defy convention. Claudia believes in the transformative power of well-told narratives and is dedicated to inspiring a new generation of authors to explore the limits of their imagination.


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Narrative Writing: The Perfect Fiction Structure . Writing course by Cláudia Fusco

Narrative Writing: The Perfect Fiction Structure

A course by Cláudia Fusco
Journalist, Screenwriter and Writer. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined October 2020
  • 100% positive reviews (3)
  • 389 students