About the Course
Course Details
Telling Stories: The Art of Fiction will introduce students to the diversity of contemporary fiction, and allow them to experiment in writing across multiple genres, so they can find their own voices as storytellers. The ability to tell powerful, engaging and compelling stories is central to many professional contexts, and through developing their skills as fiction writers, students will also hone their ability to put their storytelling skills to work in their professional lives.
People care about stories and knowing how to tell them in an engaging way is a valuable skill. When you learn how to create written work that is persuasive, informative and moving you encourage readers to connect with different ideas and to see the world in a different light.
The main objective of this course is to give students hands-on experience as writers, storytellers and editors, taking seriously the idea that writing, storytelling and editing are forms of craft that can be developed and cultivated.
After course completion, students will:
have an understanding of different genres of fiction
be able to write across multiple genres and forms including science fiction, ghost stories, short stories and flash fiction
Have a greater appreciation of the diversity of contemporary fiction
Understand and put into practice editorial strategies for bringing greater focus and clarity to their writing
Note that this course is mainly practical: students will learn about form and genre and apply this practically each week through their own writing practice.
Who can apply?
Anyone who wants to gain hands-on experience as writers, storytellers, and editors
Anyone who wants to experiment with writing freely and gain their own understanding of what it means to tell powerful stories.
Anyone who wants to learn and experiment with different genres of fiction
Course Duration
Telling Stories: the Art of Fiction will run from February 2nd to April 7th 2026.
Time: Mondays & Tuesdays (7.00 pm to 8.30 pm)
Course Fees
MMK 300,000 (Three Hundred Thousands Kyats)
Important Note:
There are no scholarships or financial aid available for the professional development courses.
How to Apply?
Interested students must complete registration before January 15th, 2026.
Register here: https://forms.gle/pe1Q5WWsxgXSNu3N8
Each course is limited to a maximum of 30 participants, so early registration is strongly encouraged.
For more information, please contact us via page messenger or continuingeducation@parami.edu.mm.
Dr. Hannah Stevens
Hannah Stevens holds a PhD in creative writing. She is a writer of fiction and non-fiction and has been published internationally. Her latest short story collection On the Bodies of Strangers (forthcoming 2026) was shortlisted for the W&A Working-Class Writers’ Prize.
Her first book In their Absence (Roman Books 2021) has also been translated into Bulgarian. Hannah has led projects for organisations including the BBC, the British Embassy, Creative Scotland, Arts Council England and Greenpeace. She is co-director of Wind&Bones Books: an independent publisher and non-profit who curate writing, creativity and philosophy events.