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The Short Stories of Stephen KingAlthough Stephen King is known for his horror novels he is also a great short story writer. Many of the movies we watch are taken from his short stories.- A Dozen 99-Cent Kindle Short Stories or NovelettesA list of 99 cent short stories, novellas, or novelettes available on Amazon Kindle.
- Short Stories Are the Best and Carson McCullers was the Best at Writing ThemReading a novel is a long and rewarding process, but reading a short story is a short and rewarding process! Carson McCullers penned stories which are beautifully written, incredibly engaging, and universally timeless.
- A Christmas Story: 5 Christmas-Themed Short Stories You Should Read This YearNeed a break from the holiday hustle? Here are 5 Christmas-themed short stories that you should read this season (and all of them have less sap than your Christmas tree!).
- Collections of Fiction Short StoriesCollections of fiction short stories are becoming increasing popular in the writing world. Some books listed here to study up on if you wish to venture into that genre.
- 'Adaptations' a Collection of Short Stories That Became Cult or Classic FilmsThis Adaptations is an anthology of short stories that were the basis for 35 movies. Why do filmmakers adapt from literature, anyway? Editor Stephanie Harrison quotes film theorist George Bluestone: "Film feeds off literature like sharks off a marlin."
Writing Erotica - How to Write Erotic Short StoriesErotica refers to a type of writing that incorporates erotic themes. Erotica can range from hard-core to romantic. Here are some tips for writing your own erotic short stories.- Book of the Supernatural: Short Stories Selected by LovecraftIn 1927, H.P. Lovecraft wrote his essay, "Supernatural Horror in Literature". In 2007, editor Stephen Jones put together 19 short stories based on Lovecraft's essay in, "H.P. Lovecraft's Book of the Supernatural", my favorite short story collection.
- From the Page to the Big Screen: The 4 Best Movies Based on Short StoriesSome of the best movies are based on short stories. This list contains 4 of those movies.
- The Top 5 Movies Adapted from Short StoriesThe top 5 movies adapted from Short Stories, spanning the 1940's to the millennium. Includes information, authors, and suggested reading.
- The Importance of Short StoriesShort stories don't seem like much, but a good list of published shorts will make it easier to publish your first novel.
- Wolfmen: A Review of the Mammoth Anthology of Werewolf Short StoriesThe Mammoth Book of Wolfmen: The Ultimate Werewolf Anthology is a great introduction to the subject and genre with a wide range of well-written short stories about werewolves.
- A Review of Shaggy Dogs: a Collection of Not-So-Short Stories by Thomas C LaneBook Title: Shaggy Dogs: A Collection of Not-So-Short Stories Written by: Thomas C Lane © 2008 Thomas Cleveland Lane Published by: Trafford Publishing ISBN 978-1-4251-8122-2 (book) 978-1-4251-8122-9 (ebook)
The Best Short Stories You May Not Have Read Yet-- 10 Short Stories Worth ReadingShort stories are a great option if you're not in the mood to get involved in a novel. Here are 10 short stories that are definitely worth reading.- Snow Day: Three Wintery Short Stories to Read to Your Kids---and a Trip to the Snowflake Factory, Too!Celebrate your childrens' wonder and glee at a snowfall by snuggling up with them and these three winter short stories. Then take a trip to the Snowflake Factory!
- Top Science Fiction Films Based on Books & Short StoriesAs a Sci-Fi fan you've probably seen these movies loads of times. But did you know many were based on books or short stories? Here are a few of the best sci-fi blockbusters which came from print first.
- Writing Short Stories: Hawaii Authors Host Free Fiction Writing WorkshopTwo award winning authors share their publishing experiences and personal techniques for writing successful short stories.
- Alcohol Abuse, Violence, and a Hatred of Women in Raymond Carver’s Short StoriesA short essay on Raymond Carver's short stories and their common theme - alcohol abuse, violence, and a hatred of women.
7 of the Best Science Fiction Short Stories Over the Past 30 YearsThe seven short stories fall under the umbrella term of "science fiction" but they expand the genre in new and entertaining ways. They are guaranteed to leave a lingering impression after you finish reading them.
Five Great Short Stories that Inspired Great MoviesSee if you can guess the movies from the titles of the short stories.- Tips for Selling Short Stories to Children's MagazinesAlthough some adult magazines do accept short story submissions from freelancers, it is much easier to sell short stories to children's magazines. If you have a love for children and if you can write an entertaining story, this might be a great market for you.
How to Use Dialogue in Short StoriesSome simple things you can do to make your dialogue flow smoothly when writing short stories.
How to Write Short StoriesI personally believe that writing short stories is more difficult than writing novels. The reason is there is less room to work, less space to accomplish what any good story, short or long, needs to accomplish. Here are some tips on how to write short stories.- The Joy of Short StoriesTod Goldberg's collection of short stories "Simplify" is excellent. He is a name to watch and this collection should be read.
- Similarities in the Short Stories "A Good Man is Hard to Find" and "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"Flannery O'Connor and Joyce Carol Oates used similar styles and techniques in their respective short stories, "A Good Man is Hard to Find" and "Where are You Going, Where Have You Been?"
- First Hand Knowledge on Writing Short StoriesAs a writer my main focus is short stories that I publish on the internet. There are many times when I get an amazing story idea and hope that it will blossom into more than an idea.
- Top Tips for Organizing Your Short Stories into a CollectionThis articles discusses organizing your writing projects, and creating a collection of stories.
Music for the Off-Key: Twelve Macabre Short StoriesThis collection of short stories introduces new tales in a style of Black British writing that takes readers from the West Side Stories as featured in Newland's debut novel, The Scholar.- William Faulkner: A Critical Analysis of Two Short StoriesFor the purposes of this essay, I am going to cite and explain a thematic ambiguity that is present in two short stories written by William Faulkner: "A Rose for Emily" and "Barn Burning."
- Creating Characters for Short StoriesIf you write mostly about yourself, sooner or later you're going to feel stuck in a rut. Here are some tips for creating new characters for short stories.
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