Developing suspense in short storiesDetails five guidelines for developing suspense and capturing a reader's attention in a short story. Gives examples of how each step works.Lauderdale, BWriter
During the 1950s, he became an accomplished writer of short stories for adults. These stories usually featured mystery, suspense, and a twist ending.In 1961, Roald published James and the Giant Peach, which tells the story of a young boy who attempts to escape from his two nasty, abusive ...
The Boy and the Moon and Other Bedtime Stories It’s a sombre affair when you have to clean out a loved one’s house. I wasn’t close to my father. He left my mother when I was young, and I never saw him after that. All that remained of him to me was the ghost of his forme...
Short stories are a perfect teaching tool for middle schoolers. They’re quick, fast-paced, and pack a punch with lots of action and drama. And because they require less time to read, they’re an easy way to expose your students to new authors and genres. This list of short stories i...
Flamation Studios' blog brings captivating stories for readers of all ages, weaving together tales that range from whimsical to intense. At its heart is the ongoing series 'A Penny for Christmas,' a multi-layered narrative filled with suspense, secrets, and richly developed characters. The blog...
First-year college students tend to hate reading literature. As an instructor of freshman English classes, it is your job to choose short stories that students will not only enjoy, but also hopefully appreciate. There are several things to consider when
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Rey and Jimmy, get into quite a competitive game. They learn about each other, their philosophies on life, and all of the metaphors that can be associated with the game of pool. This piece of nonfiction is especially well suited to students who like suspense or enjoy learning about games....
Gustavo Bondoni said Holmes’s disguises let the detective mix and mingle with all classes of people, bringing him “out of the drawing room and into the world.” In my stories in which Holmes takes on a disguise, I deploy it for humor, as well as information-gathering. Poor Watson, poo...
If you love writing stories full of magic and fantastical worlds, we've got twenty fantasy short story ideas to inspire your next adventure!