Class Course The Artist

Building Worlds: The Short Story

By Wincy Ong
1 Session
May 23, 2026
10AM to 12NN
2F Comuna bldg, 238 Pablo Ocampo Sr. Ext, Makati City, 1203, Metro Manila

Speculative, horror, and satire fictionist Wincy Ong introduces the short story as a powerful entry point into writing fiction. Other than world-building, the class also explores essential elements such as character, voice, conflict, and structure in crafting compelling narratives. The class is built to support writers who are trying to tell stories in whatever genre of fiction.

This class may be taken at PHP 1500.

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Wincy Ong

Wincy Ong is the bestselling author of The Indio & The Impaler. His debut collection Tales for a Rainy Season reimagines Filipino life through urban horror, blending social realism with the uncanny. His other works include Butiking Pasay, and his upcoming horror collection, Ginoong Kangkong & Other Stories. He writes stories where familiar turns strange in horror, satire, and speculative fiction. He lives in Quezon City.
Wincy Ong

By the end of this session, you will...

Combine world-building with character, voice, and conflict

Shape a clear and engaging short story structure

Develop ideas into cohesive, compelling narratives

Produce a draft of an original short story

This class is for…

  • Anyone curious about starting fiction writing
  • Writers exploring the short story form
  • Creatives looking to develop storytelling skills
  • Readers ready to turn ideas into narratives

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Building Worlds: The Short Story

Speculative, horror, and satire fictionist Wincy Ong introduces the short story as a powerful entry point into writing fiction. Other than world-building, the class also explores essential elements such as character, voice, conflict, and structure in crafting compelling narratives. The class is built to support writers who are trying to tell stories in whatever genre of fiction.

This class may be taken at PHP 1500.

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