Tying in the Ends: Titles and endings in short fiction

Workshop

Tittles and endings can be among the hardest elements to master when writing short fiction. What different options are available to us when it comes to titling our work? And how do we round out our stories with the perfect knot?

Date(s)

Tuesday 10th November 2026 (19:00-20:30 GMT)

Saturday 14th November 2026 (09:00-10:30 GMT)

What we'll cover

Types of title
Using the title as an editorial lens
Effective endings
Rhythmical considerations
The title-ending connection

What to expect

A mix of visual presentation, audio/video presentation, and writing prompts.
Explanation and exploration of new ideas and different techniques.
Opportunities to plant story seedlings which can be developed at a later date.

Facilitated through

Google Meet

Price

Pay What You Can (Pricing options - (A) £25, (B) £20, (C) £14)

Free places

There are five free places available for low income writers who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend. These will be allocated via a lottery system.

Additional information

Closed captions will be available during the workshop.

Following the workshop, participants will have access to a recorded version as well as a summary of the workshop content in PDF form.

Workshop tutor

Matt Kendrick is a writer, editor and teacher based in the East Midlands, UK. His short fiction has appeared in various journals, and has been included on the Biffy 50 list for 2019-20, in Best Microfiction 2021, Best Small Fictions 2022 and the Wigleaf Top 50 2022.

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