WRITING SHORT STORIES
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- 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.
- Writing Short Stories as a Writer Rather Then Long StoriesWhen writing consumes your time and strength.
- Tips to Writing Short Stories About Spiritual CareSpiritual care can mean the difference between life and death, or happiness and depression, for some people.
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.
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.- 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.
- Ray Carver's Short Stories- LiteratureCarver's short stories are about the meaning of life, the meaning behind relationships and the meaning underscoring human action (Hallett, pp. 488-89).
- 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.
Fiction Writing: Short Story or Full Length Novel?Is it better to write a short story or a full length novel?- What You Need to Know About Writing Short StoriesLearn the basic steps and make-up of what it takes to write a good story.
- The Challenge of Writing Short FictionThis article highlights the important challenges found in any piece of short fiction. It includes info on how to become successful in this dynamic field of writing.
- 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.
- Stephen King: The Best Short Story WriterStephen King is a master at whatever he wants to write, especially short stories. Here is a brief biography of the author as well as a selection of his best short stories from two of his earliest anthologies: Night Shift and Skeleton Crew
My Favorite Short Story Writer, and the Wish: How Would You like to Earn Degrees in Writing Romance Novels, and Would the Potential of These Degrees Leave You Rich or Poor in Old Age?Of all the short stories I read in 44 years of being an author, my favorite short story writer is me. But I did enjoy the short stories of dozens of other authors studied in my English/creative writing emphasis/writing fiction, poetry, and plays major.
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.- 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.
- Short Stories and George Chavez Fit Together like Peanut Butter and JellyThis the first of three writers in the fiction category for "Most Intriguing AC Writers."
- How to Teach Creative WritingThis is a lesson for adults, as well as students, for some ideas as to writing suspense stories.
- Making Money by Writing Inspirational StoriesWriters make money all the time with technical or non-fiction articles and books. How can a writer make money through inspirational story-telling? Is there a market for writing inspirational stories?
- 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.
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.- Focus on the Character in Your Short StoryWhen writing short stories, focus is the key. There is not a lot of room for excessive detail. The basic of the short story is that there is a beginning, middle, and an end. So, how do you create your plot from this short focus?
- The Truth About the Short Story MarketMany writers think that they can break into the fiction writing market by writing short stories either for contests or for publication. While this might have been true at one time, it is seldom the case today. Read on for the truth about the short story market.
- 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.
- 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?"
- 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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