How to write a captivating short story
Follow these steps to hone your skills and write short stories like Raymond Carver. Read More “How to write a captivating short story”
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Can I find a publisher for my short story collections?
Everything you need to know before you start pursuing publication for your short stories. Read More “Can I find a publisher for my short story collections?”
Drilling down
A universal story must also be a specific one. Read More “Drilling down”
How to start a story in 5 steps
Go ahead, get on the clock: A veteran novelist and teacher offers you a proven 5-step plan for starting a piece of fiction. It works for beginners and experienced writers alike. Read More “How to start a story in 5 steps”
Will Colum McCann read your short story?
Enter your short story in our “Two Roads Diverge” contest for the chance to win $1,000 and feedback from Colum McCann. Read More “Will Colum McCann read your short story?”
Mini might
NaNoWriMo executive director Grant Faulkner shares how crafting short shorts can open a big world. Read More “Mini might”
Phil Klay: Writers on Writing
Klay presents a rich, literary view of the realities and sometimes the absurdities of contemporary warfare on the battlefields, in the barracks and in service members’ hometowns. Read More “Phil Klay: Writers on Writing”
Instant “Karma”: Rishi Reddi on short stories
Boston Book Festival’s Rishi Reddi on craft, creativity and “Karma.” Read More “Instant “Karma”: Rishi Reddi on short stories”
5 ways into a story
An experienced writer of short fiction offers a broad range of entry points that can get you started. Read More “5 ways into a story”