with Michelle D’Costa
This workshop will take you through the complete journey of storytelling, from finding inspiration to crafting stories that stay with your readers long after they’ve finished. You’ll learn how to create memorable characters, structure compelling plots, build tension and pacing, and craft beginnings and endings that resonate.
Across two interactive sessions, you’ll practice techniques to spark creativity, overcome writer’s block, and refine your stories. You’ll also work on essential writing skills like developing a strong narrative voice, showing rather than telling, experimenting with perspective, and using imagery to make your stories vivid and engaging.
By the end, you’ll have the clarity and confidence to bring your ideas to life.
DURATION : 2 hours per day
DATES : Saturday, 22nd & Sunday, 23rd November 2025
2 PM to 4 PM
AGE LIMIT : 16 and above
Key Takeaways:
You’ll leave with a clear framework to turn your ideas into complete short stories, from finding your concept to structuring and finishing your draft.
You’ll learn practical techniques to improve your writing, building vivid characters, crafting impactful scenes, and refine your drafts effectively.
You’ll finish the workshop with polished story drafts, actionable feedback, and strategies to continue writing and refining your work independently.
Michelle D’Costa enjoys writing, editing, and interviewing writers. Her poetry chapbook ‘Gulf’ was published by Yavanika Press in 2021. Her novel ‘You Envy the Coutinhos’ is forthcoming from Tranquebar, Westland. She is working on her second novel. She is an alumna of the MA in Creative Writing program at the University of Auckland.
Bound provides a variety of services that help writers develop their skills and get their work ready for publishing. Tara Khandelwal and Aishwarya Javalgekar offer manuscript and proposal edits and guide writers in developing their stories. Tara has edited many acclaimed books, including Three Impossible Wishes by Anmol Malik and Essential Items by Udayan Mukherjee.
A: This workshop is for anyone interested in writing short stories, from beginners to experienced writers who want to refine their storytelling skills and understand the craft of short fiction.
A: No, this workshop is designed for all levels, from first-time story writers to seasoned authors.
A: Just your enthusiasm and a notebook! All exercises and materials will be provided.
A: Absolutely! Each session includes a dedicated Q&A time and interactive exercises with the instructor.
Bound – Typeout Media Pvt. Ltd.
301, Nariman Point
Mumbai, 201301