Articles related to "Short Story Writing"

Entering a short story competition means competing with thousands of other entries. With this in mind, the writer must give their entry the best chance possible.

The technique of foreshadowing is critical to the success of a short story. Discover ten ways to create it.

A writer needs to understand the structure of a short story to write one that will sell. Short stories are not just short books, they are their own literary forms.

The compact form of the short story requires different writing techniques to the novel. Reading and planning can form a foundation for success.

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.

Help students to write short stories by allowing them choose from an "ala carte" list of basic story elements, such as characters, setting, conflicts and plot twists.

There are several ways a work of fiction can begin in the writer's mind. Some stories spring from an idea or theme, others from an interesting character, still others fro

Can't afford a writer's retreat? It's easy to create your own.

Fiction writing is an art form as old as time, but still manages to hold its own against higher-tech entertainment and continue to innovate.

Sometimes, creative writing ideas just won't come. These writing prompts will generate ideas for short story writing enthusiasts and help cure writers block.

Assembling, manipulating, and working with lists can be a useful and effective tool for fleshing out story ideas.

These plot-focused creative writing prompts are great for writers who have stories to build, or simply want to practice with plot development.

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

Many writers, when they begin, may think they are writing a short story when they are actually writing a novel, or vice versa.

Writer's block can be tough on diligent writers and sometimes it is hard to find a way around it. These ideas will help those writers get rid of that writer's block.

Fiction writers can earn money by publishing short stories, series, and poems in all genres of fiction magazines.

You need equal parts of skill and craft plus plenty of practice to turn rather ordinary attempts in to decidedly Better Short Stories.

Built upon the practice of yoga, Laraine Herring offers insight and exercises to help writers find and embody their authentic voice.

Free writing contests help teachers meet curriculum requirements and give students a chance of publication, a thrill that starts many a young writer on a career.

Find out how to buy practical gifts for the freelance writer in your life this holiday season.

The Crafty Writer offers a basic creative writing course with eight sessions and the option of having work critiqued.

Editors and agents are looking for manuscripts with "authentic voice." But what is voice, and how does a writer develop it?

Printable Easter activity sheets and coloring pages are free, quick and easy, and fun to do.

Freelance writers who are serious about their craft can find everything from online classes to health insurance for freelancers with Media Bistro.

Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) was a Ukrainian who wrote stories and plays in the Russian language. Gogol was influenced by his observations of society and his own heritage.

Rip Van Winkle is the story of a man who in trying to escape from a nagging wife accidently gets mixed up with some little old men and finds himself sleeping for 20 years

Brief biography of American writer O. Henry, best known for short stories The Gift of the Magi and The Last Leaf.

Based on the bestselling novel by horror writer Stephen King, Carrie the horror movie remains one of his best adaptations.

A comedy about a group of classless graduates being targeted by a psychopath at their 10 year reunion, follows in the footsteps of National Lampoon's Animal House.

This lesson can help students build the characters, setting, plot, conflicts, turning point and resolution for an original story by flipping through old magazines.

Good writers have their own literary voice: a use of language, syntax and style that is unique. Here are some tips to develop your own writing voice in fiction.

Perhaps best known for his finely polished style, F. Scott Fitzgerald's legacy also offers a rare and sadly overlooked gift - the chance to explore a novel in the making.

The Shawshank Redemption stars Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman as two inmates who become friends inside a maximum security prison.

Based on a short story by horror writer Clive Barker 'The Midnight Meat Train' will terrify and intrigue the most veteran fan of scary movies.

E.B. White, most widely known for his children's books like Charlotte's Web, also crafted some intriguing short stories and essays going deep into the human soul.

A small Canadian publisher runs writing contests for students each fall, and for adult poets and fiction writers each spring. Entry is free; winners are published.

Rea Wilmshurst and others have republished hundreds of L. M. Montgomery short stories so that readers can continue to be delighted by her storytelling.

For many long years, Santa Claus was associated with eight reindeer. Then, in 1939, Robert L. May added a ninth and a new Christmas tradition was born.

A brief biography of author Washington Irving, one of the first American writers to achieve international reputation with the success of The Sketch Book.

Creative Non-Fiction writing attracts grants, prizes and writing fellowships. There are writing competitions for the genre, but what type of writing is it?

Writing software can help with creative writing so that writing for fun can turn into writing for profit.

Award-winning playwright Laurie Brooks talks about her playwriting background and the evolution of youth theatre.