Writing Short Stories
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Short stories, flash fiction, and micro fiction have become popular as quick reads for people with a busy schedule. Read on for tips on how to write them. more...
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Short Story Ideas From Sample Paragraphs
By: James Parsons
Opening paragraphs with writing hooks - what better writing prompts could an aspiring writer want? Short story ideas will flow from these top creative writing prompts. more...
Writing Ideas for Short Story Writers/Novelists
By: James Parsons
Want to write a novel or short story but can't find a story plot or starting point? These great writing prompts are based on interesting story titles. more...
Writing Stories – Six Common Errors Writers Make
By: Anita Saran
There are many reasons for the rejection letters writers get from editors. Some of these are lack of credibility, mixed tenses and weak endings. more...
How to Write a Good Short Story
By: Derek Putz
Writing can be difficult at the best of times. Short stories can be the hardest things to write because the writer has to say a lot in a lot less words than a novel. more...
Creative Ideas for Fiction Writers
By: James Parsons
Sometimes, creative writing ideas just won't come. These writing prompts will generate ideas for short story writing enthusiasts and help cure writers block. more...
Foreshadowing in the Short Story
By: Anita Saran
The technique of foreshadowing is critical to the success of a short story. Discover ten ways to create it. more...
How to Begin and End a Short Story
By: Anita Saran
How to write an alluring first sentence or paragraph that keeps the reader reading until the end of the story, and how to end a story more...
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