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Even in the confines of a short film, the fundamentals of story are vital.

Cycling shorts come in many different shapes, fabrics and sizes. Here's some advice on how to pick a pair of bicycle shorts for maximum comfort in the saddle.

When you owe more than your home is worth and can't make payments, a short sale can salvage your credit and stop foreclosure.

Men that are 5'8" and under can have a much harder time finding the right fit, especially as they fall farther away from that average height.

Baggy bicycle shorts offer comfort and casual styling for mountain bikers and commuters looking for a practical alternative to tight-fitting Lycra cycle shorts.

Nothings says summer like a pair of shorts. Find out how to rock the short trend by matching chic shorts to your body type.

The best short stories in American literature are often not the most widely anthologized. In fiction collections, often the best stories lurk behind the popular stories.

Vladimir Nabokov had an enormous impact on literature and stories. "Signs and Symbols" is one of his best short stories--a small gem in his large oeuvre of short fiction.

A decision by The Willesden Herald not to award the prize in this year's competition leads to greater understanding of just what makes a short story succeed.

These magazines are open to submissions from new or experienced short story writers, and offer payment for publication.

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.

A short wedding dress is practical, stylish and above all fashionable and can double as a dress for both the wedding ceremony and the evening party to save money.

What are the ingredients for a good mystery short story? Clues, red herrings--what other elements do you need to create a salable story?

Modern authors like Stephen King paved their way to status with the short story. It continues to be a powerful voice in literature.

Make short game practice fun. Find a friend to compete against and try a variety of short shots for fun. Practice for fun and make your short game improve more quickly.

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.

Leonard Michaels was an unsung hero of the short story form. His early short fiction has had a significant influence on writers of contemporary literature and stories.

Harvey Stanbrough is a poet, essayist, and fictionist. He discusses dialogue, the narrative, emotion, and defines flash fiction.

In "Janus," Ann Beattie illustrates internal conflict in her protagonist, Andrea.

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

While this anthology advertises murder, love, horror, and suspense, it fails to deliver anything except cliches and novelty twists that plague the entire collection.

Ceil Cleveland unravels visual images so readers see the art of storytelling in short stories.

There are many famous short speeches given by Americans during times of significance. Many of these short famous speech presentations were given by American presidents.

Robert Shapard and James Thomas co-edited their powerful collection of sixty flash fiction stories. Each flash intertwines with each other creating a colorful tapestry.

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

After countless cups of coffee, bursts of inspiration, stubborn characters, and dead-end scenes, you've finished your short story! Or have you? Editing is vital.

Short of buying dozens of high-priced books, the internet is the best source available to writers looking for markets for short stories.

"Rape Fantasies," a 1977 short story by Margaret Atwood, asks questions about the validity of sexual fantasies of this nature.

Set in various Parisian neighborhoods, international directors collaboratively create vignettes that portray romance, longing, loneliness, irony, and self-realization.

What makes Glimmer Train run? It consistently publishes high quality short stories, among the best in the business, and pays its contributors well. All aboard.

A collection of 80 unforgettably dazzling short stories illuminates the pages with brevity, controlled precision, and creativity.

"I Want to Know Why," a short story by Sherwood Anderson, is a first-person account of a young man who associated truth and beauty with the world of horse racing.

Foreclosure has dire consequences for a homeowner's credit score. A short selling arrangement with the mortgage lender could make life a lot easier for both parties.

The 18th Annual Florida Film Festival concluded over the weekend and awarded prizes to several outstanding short film entries in the American Independent Competition.

Which animated shorts rocked - or sucked - at the 2009 OIAF Shorts Competition 2? Find out here.

Which shorts made waves, and which ones simply washed out, in the OIAF Shorts Competition 3? Find out here.

Which cartoons floated the audience's boats at the 2009 OIAF Shorts Competition 4, and which sank like a stone? Find out here.

Who rocked the 2009 OIAF Shorts Competition 5 Screening, or who got crushed? Check it out here, and find out why Estonia won't be on Canadian animators' X-mas card lists.

If you want to be right on trend this season then it's time to put away your sexy thongs and G-strings and go for Bridget Jones-style panties and boys' shorts.

The calabash panorama of short feature films is brought by Ziff to celebrate and encourage Zimbabwean talent in film-making.

Comics have never had the best track record of dealing comfortably with the fairer sex.

In this exclusive interview, "Glago's Guest" AP Doeri Welch-Greiner discusses the new Disney Shorts program.

Lycra cycle shorts may not be ultra fashionable but they are the best choice to avoid chafing as their skintight fit follows every move made by a rider.

Reason#15 why John Lasseter is The Man: he greenlights cel and CG animated shorts to precede Disney movies in theatres as a way to develop new animation talent.

Look at the future of animation with the 2008 Ottawa International Animation Festival Shorts Competition One, Wednesday September 17th.

OIAF 2008 screened animated shorts from around the world, including Disney/Pixar's "Presto" and Disney Animation's "Glago's Guest."

The Ottawa International Animation Festival's Shorts Competition 2 features works by up-and-coming animators.

Which short animated films rocked the 2008 Ottawa International Animation Festival Competition 3? Find out here.

Which animated shorts rocked the 5th competition at the OIAF? Find out here.