14 Tips On Writing The Short-Short StoryMarg McAlister
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...
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 ...
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...
The live-in:In-depth piece of a place and the people who live or work there What You Should Use and Leave Out Beginning feature writers often wonder how much of each ingredient to include. In hard news writing, the answer is easy: Keep the story short, sweet, and to the point. But...
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, ...
Now that we’ve discussed what a story is, it’s time to learn how to write a good one. Here are our top ten tips for writing a great story. Tip 1: Start with an Idea that Excites You If you’re not excited about your story idea, no one else will be, either. ...
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,...
The majority of writing competitions are for complete short stories, rather than novels or novel excerpts. If you do enter competitions,don’t be put off writing if you don’t win– judges have different likes and dislikes. How to Write a Great Short Story ...