WINNERS WORKSHOP
Photo Prompt
Short Story
Winners Workshop
Romance is one of the most loved genres in all of adult fiction. Come learn from a successful romance writer and discover what it takes to succeed in today's marketplace.
In this workshop, IFW Instructor Susan Ludwig will reveal the key elements of a successful short story and what you can do to catch an editor’s—and ultimately, a reader’s—eye. Plus, she’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and what could have been even better in the winning entries from the IFW Photo Prompt Short Story Contest.
Join us December 12th at 8pm ET/5pm PT!
Susan Ludwig
Author & IFW Instructor
Susan Ludwig holds a Master’s of Education and has been an instructor with the Institute for almost twenty years. Susan’s writing credits include teacher resource guides, English language learner books, and classroom curriculum for elementary through high school students. A former magazine editor, she assesses students’ written essays as a scoring director for the ACT and SAT exam.
When she is not writing or working, she is usually found playing with her grandsons or curled up with a good book.
What you need to know for writing in today's market.
Our judge Susan Ludwig will critique the winning entries from our Photo Prompt Short Story Contest, plus share the essentials for writing short stories editors and readers can't resist, including:
- What to do (and not do) in your opening paragraphs
- Tips for choosing engaging protagonists
- How to stick the landing
- Ways to avoid common mistakes in submissions
Plus, we'll award $1,300 in cash prizes to our Photo Prompt Short Story Winners!
Our live event takes place on December 12th at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Don't worry if you can't make it live. We'll have the replay available for a limited time after the session.