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June 2: Introduction to the Short Story \;
&bull\; Discuss the key elements of short ficti on: plot\, character\, setting\, theme\, and style. \;
&bull\; Ge nerate ideas for your very own short story! \;

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July 7: Building Characters and Conflict \;
&bull\; Develop com pelling characters and central conflict. \;
&bull\; Draft a scene and character profile for your protagonist! \;

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Aug 4: Crafting Plot and Structure \;
&bull\; Learn about the role of the inciting incident\, climax\, and resolution. \;
&bull \; Outline your story! \;

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Bobby \;Mathews' novels and shor t stories explore the dark and desperate underpinnings of the modern South . His novels include Living the Gimmick \;and Magic City Blues. His latest book is a collection of short stories called Ne gative Tilt. His story\, "The Funeral Suit" was selected for the 2024  \;edition of Best American Mystery &\; Suspense\, while h is story "Negative Tilt" won the Derringer Award for best mystery story. H e lives in Hoover\, where he helps coach baseball and procrastinates on a near-professional basis. \;

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