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Writing a short story? Here's a collection of reference articles

Published: November 17, 2011

Do you need to brush up on how to write short stories? Check out the collection of articles below for some help!

From our Ask The Writer columnist, Brandi Reissenweber:

• What's the difference between "flash fiction" and a "short-short story"?

• Should I plot out my short story before I write it?

• Choosing the opening scene for your story

• How should I show I'm changing scenes in a short story?

• Short-story endings

From our Fiction Workshop columnist, David Galef:

• Setting the mood
By David Galef

• Keeping dialogue real
By David Galef

More articles:

• What makes a good short story?
By Ruth Moose

• Jump-start your fiction with two words: What if?
By Barnaby Conrad

• More on short-story endings
By Sharon Oard Warner

• How to sell your work: Short stories
By Sharon Oard Warner

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