14 Tips On Writing The Short-Short StoryMarg McAlister
Behind the success of an effective storyteller is a story to tell, just as behind an excellent paper is an effective writer. Imagine how a child’s imagination can run wild just by listening toshort storiesbefore bedtime. Parents whose passion is writing and reading can be a great influence ...
My story collection –If You’re Happy– was the result of over ten years of writing practice. It took time to learn what worked and what didn’t, and most of the stories in the collection are from the past five years. Short stories are tricky beasts, and when I first attempted t...
Writing short stories is a great way to hone your writing skills and explore different types of fiction. It can be a challenge to fit an entire narrative into a few hundred words, but with some practice it’s possible to create intriguing and engaging stories within this framework. When writ...
For now, don’t dream about writing the next Hollywood block-buster or being this century’s Shakespeare. Start small. Focus on a short scene involving a few people. The Basics Characters: Start simple. No need to establish a lengthy back-story for each character. Define each one with abou...
Part of being agreat writeris being able to craft a great ending. The ending of a short story is often what leaves a lasting impression on the reader. A great ending can elevate a story from good to unforgettable, while a weak ending can detract from even the strongest writing. Here are...
Tips for Writing a Great Play Writing an entire play—even a short play—is no small feat. While every writer is different in their approach to storytelling, I've tried to make the following tips broad enough yet specific enough that you can incorporate them into your own writing process, ...
These tips will serve you well if you’re dabbling in short story writing. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out our round-up ofgreat short stories to read. Contents[show] 1. Start Close to the Story’s End Short stories don’t have a lot of room for you to wax eloquent ...
Write A Magnetic Opening (5 minutes) Your lead serves as the gateway to the rest of your post, so you want it to be inviting, entertaining, and full of promise. Some rules for writing a hypnotic blog post opening: Rule #1: Keep your first sentence short, snappy, and snackable. Short ...
Really, a summary is a general term used to describe any writing that briefly explains, or “summarizes,” a larger work like a novel, academic paper, movie, or TV show. Summaries are usually short, from one or two sentences to a paragraph, but if you’re summarizing an enormous work,...