14 October 2025

Art of the Short Story

| By Canberra Writers Festival
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Art of the Short Story. Photo: Canberra Writers Festival.

In this practical small group session Lucy Nelson (Wait Here) and Vijay Khurana (The Passenger Seat) will share the art of the short story.

Why do they love the form? What can it do that novels can’t? In a world of ever shorter attention spans, is the short story in ascendency?

Together they will reveal top lessons they have learnt about what can make or break a short story. Moderated by author and Secrets from the Green Room podcaster, Irma Gold.

The details

What: Art of the Short Story
When: Sunday 26 October, 10.30am
Where: Marie Reay Teaching Centre | Australian National University
Cost: $50 per person. Tickets available via Canberra Writers Festival.

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