Experimenting with Short Fiction with Julie Koh

Learn to think freely, innovate, and play with form

Join Julie Koh, one of Australia's best short story writers, in this unique writing course all about experimentation in short fiction.

Experimentation is about having fun and breaking established rules and conventions. Whether you're a beginner who'd like to write experimental short stories, or someone who just wants to shake up their practice, this course is designed to get you thinking and moving with your writing. A series of engaging creative exercises will give you a framework and tools to help you think freely, innovate, and play with form.

You'll learn:

  • techniques for getting into an experimental mindset
  • about the ways other writers have experimented with short stories
  • methods for finding your own approach to experimentation
  • strategies for tackling issues arising during the process of writing an experimental story
  • how to stay true to your unique voice against the odds

Scroll down to see the full course curriculum and a list of frequently asked questions.

You can find Julie's writing course on structuring short stories here.

KYD Members receive a 10% discount on this course and all other KYD online courses throughout the year. Become a member here, or contact [email protected] for more information.

Want to buy a course for a friend? Purchase a gift voucher here.


Your Instructor


Julie Koh
Julie Koh

Julie Koh is the author of two short-story collections: Capital Misfits and Portable Curiosities. The latter was shortlisted for several literary awards and led to Julie being named a 2017 Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Australian Novelist. Her short fiction has been published in ten countries and she has represented Australian literature internationally at the invitation of the Australian Embassy in Beijing and the Australian Consulate-General, Chennai. Julie has written radio plays for ABC Radio National and the libretto for the opera Chop Chef. She has been the Prose/Fiction Editor for Westerly and a reader for the Oxbelly Fiction Writers program. She has also delivered guest lectures at universities in Australia, Singapore and China, and has judged more than a dozen literary awards including the Stella Prize 2018.


Course Curriculum


  Welcome
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  Part One: Thinking Like an Experimental Writer
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  Part Two: Playing with Form
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. We encourage you to approach this material not just as lessons to be finished once and for all, but also as a collection of resources to which you can return time and again.
How long do I have access to the course?
Forever! After enrolling, you have unlimited lifetime access to this course - across any and all devices you own.
Does the teacher provide feedback?
No. If you are interested in receiving feedback on your project, we encourage you to check out KYD's Manuscript Assessment Service: https://killyourdarlings.com.au/shop/manuscript-assessments/
How do I access my course?
All our online workshops are hosted at workshops.killyourdarlings.com.au, via the Teachable platform. You can access your workshop by logging in at that link, or by following the link in your welcome email when you enrol. Please note that as the Teachable platform is a separate website to KYD you will need to create a new account, and will not be able to use your KYD login details.
I'm a KYD member. How do I receive my 10% discount?
Click on 'Enrol in course for $169'. Enter the coupon code that was emailed to you when you became a KYD member at checkout, underneath the tutor's photo.
What if I have another question?
You can email us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help!

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