Writing Short Stories takes the reader through every stage and element of writing a short story – from coming up with an story idea, to figuring out where the beginning of your story really is, through structure, pace and character, and into redrafting. Packed with reading suggestions and exercises, and topped off with advice on where and how to get your finished stories published, this short guide is suitable for everyone from the absolute beginner to the seasoned writer who’s looking for more inspiration.
It includes chapters on:
- structure
- pace
- characters
- story prompts
- suggested reading
- and that all crucial final step: how to get your stories published
Writing Short Stories takes the reader through every stage and element of writing a short story – from coming up with an story idea, to figuring out where the beginning of your story really is, through structure, pace and character, and into redrafting. Packed with reading suggestions and exercises, and topped off with advice on where and how to get your finished stories published, this short guide is suitable for everyone from the absolute beginner to the seasoned writer who’s looking for more inspiration.
It includes chapters on:
- structure
- pace
- characters
- story prompts
- suggested reading
- and that all crucial final step: how to get your stories published