Here are some common tips to help with the unique challenges of short story writing.
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7 Reasons Your Novel Might Be a Short Story (And How to Fix Them) — A Writer’s Path
Maybe it's not a Novel!!! What a great post, definitely a must read for authors. by Phoebe Quinn I am a fan of the humble short story – so much so that I am currently constructing a novel out of them. But it’s an underrated medium, one that is almost feared by both authors and … Continue reading 7 Reasons Your Novel Might Be a Short Story (And How to Fix Them) — A Writer’s Path
Fresh Perspectives on Short Stories
Have a friend read your story to you! Just as it helps to read your story out loud, hearing it spoken by another will give you a new frame of reference. You’ll hear what parts of your story are developed the clearest, what needs cleaning up and what can be edited out. You’ll start to feel the … Continue reading Fresh Perspectives on Short Stories
WFC now accepting submissions for the 2020 Spring Grant Program
Publish for Charity is excited to announce its 2020 Spring Grant Program for http://www.wordsforcharity.org. The grants will be awarded in October 2020. The Words for Charity grant program is based on the goal of supporting authors of short stories who create a #givebackbuzz by donating their work(s) to raise monies for charities. Ambassadors who follow … Continue reading WFC now accepting submissions for the 2020 Spring Grant Program
Sensing your way to a better short story
As a writer, a goal of your craft is to transport the writer from the present, to a place in their imagination. To immerse a reader into the story, writers use many methods, but one of the strongest is using the senses to connect the reader to his/her memories. Sight is the backbone of all … Continue reading Sensing your way to a better short story
2018 Summer Grant Program Open
Publish for Charity is excited to announce its 2018 Summer Grant Program for http://www.wordsforcharity.org. The grants will all be awarded in July 2018. The Words for Charity grant program is based on the goal of supporting authors of short stories who create a “give back buzz” by donating their work(s) to raise monies for charities. Ambassadors … Continue reading 2018 Summer Grant Program Open
Erika Beebe shares some excellent advice on jump-starting your brain with Flash Fiction
The Author Toolbox Blog Hop is “a monthly blog hop on the theme of resources/learning for authors: posts related to the craft of writing, editing, querying, marketing, publishing, blogging tips for authors, reviews of author-related products, anything that an author would find helpful.” Want to jump into the writing tool box? Search #AuthorToolboxBlogHop or to […] … Continue reading Erika Beebe shares some excellent advice on jump-starting your brain with Flash Fiction
“Philanthropic Scribe” Grant Awarded
Words For Charity is pleased to announce that it has awarded its “Philanthropic Scribe” grant to Alexander Zondervan. The “Philanthropic Scribe” grant is chosen from the authors who have published a story at Words for Charity to raise money for one of several great causes that are featured. From this group of authors a computer … Continue reading “Philanthropic Scribe” Grant Awarded
“Benevolent Quill” Grant awarded
Words For Charity is pleased to announce that it has awarded its “Benevolent Quill” grant to Daniel Magner. The “Benevolent Quill grant is awarded to the individual who short story(ies) contributions raised the most money during that specific grant period. Daniel donated three stories that raised money for Kaboom, an organization that builds play … Continue reading “Benevolent Quill” Grant awarded
Advice on scientific realism
It’s hard not to romanticize scientists. They dip their glass tubes into the hot, swirling chaos of the Universe and pour out humanity’s greatest achievements. Microwavable popcorn. Extra-durable phone cases. Puppy shoes. Look, I don’t have a great grasp on science, okay? But I am taking a course on it in college, and it’s been […] … Continue reading Advice on scientific realism