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How to Begin a Short Story
Writer’s Workshop
Wednesday, September 02
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
The StudioLearn the basics of how to plan out and start writing a short story.
Registration is encouraged.
- Sep 2, How to Begin a Short Story, 7 pm
- Sep 16, Story Elements: Point of View, 7 pm
- Oct 7, Story Elements: Setting, 7 pm
- Oct 21, Story Elements: Conflict, 7 pm
- Nov 4, Finishing Your Story, 7 pm
- Nov 18, Short Story Awards Ceremony & Reading, 7 pm
- Dec 2, Writing Creative Nonfiction, 7 pm
- Dec 16, Open Mic Night, 7 pm
Interested in our Short Story Contest? Entries are due by Friday, November 6, 2026. Visit champaign.org/short-story for additional details.
Main Library
Hours
About the branch
Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.