Intense, challenging, funny, beautiful; despite their diminutive size, the best short stories linger long beyond the final line. Arvon, renowned for its residential creative writing courses in countryside locations, is offering a series of 5 day residential short story courses in both Devon and Shropshire. From unpacking the transporting nature of stories to understanding the literary history of this genre through to learning how to craft technically proficient yet imaginative narratives and collections, our short story programme offers opportunities and inspiration to both the new and the more experienced writer. Pioneering this year is also a Flash Fiction course. Tutors include Comma Press editor Jim Hinks, short story writers Tania Hershman, David Swann and Tod Wodicka. Grants are available to help with course fees. More info here