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How to Begin a Short Story

Writer's Workshop
2025-09-03 19:00:00 2025-09-03 20:00:00 America/Chicago How to Begin a Short Story Learn the basics of how to plan out and start writing a short story. Main Library - The Studio

Wednesday, September 03
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-03 19:00:00 2025-09-03 20:00:00 America/Chicago How to Begin a Short Story Learn the basics of how to plan out and start writing a short story. Main Library - The Studio

Main Library

The Studio

Learn the basics of how to plan out and start writing a short story.

Registration is encouraged.

Writer's Workshop Series:

Interested in our Short Story Contest? Entries due Friday, November 7, 2025. Visit champaign.org/short-story for additional details.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop |

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