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

Sep 20, 2009 - Michelle Schusterman

An article highlighting three markets for romance writers looking for places to sell short stories.

Jun 23, 2010 - Laura Briggs

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

Sep 24, 2009 - Michelle Schusterman

If you're wondering how to write a nonfiction short story for pay, chances are you're ready to break into the anthology market.

Mar 11, 2010 - Helen Polaski

You have submitted your short story, but you haven't heard from the publisher. Here are some tips on what you can do.

Jan 21, 2011 - Lanee' Blunt

The key to success in publishing your short story is to find the right magazine for it.

Jan 11, 2008 - Jennifer Jensen

However hard it is to find a home for a novel in the current publishing climate it is undoubtedly equally if not more difficult to place a short story.

Jun 9, 2009 - Stephanie Williams

New writers often struggle to get their short stories published. Here are some tips on getting your short story sold.

Mar 25, 2011 - Lanee' Blunt

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

Aug 15, 2009 - Anita Saran

When an author makes a sale of a short story, he or she will receive a contract which should clearly state what kind of rights the publisher is being allowed to use.

Aug 9, 2008 - Vickie Britton

Creative writing teachers, contest judges and editors are quick to spot certain warning signs that immediately peg an author as an amateur.

Aug 5, 2007 - Vickie Britton

Conflict is trouble. Confrontation.Uncertainty. Using examples, this article shows writers how to build a short story.

Sep 10, 2009 - Anita Saran

The characters in Ernest Hemingway's short story "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" are complex characters whose motivations tremendous impact on the plot.

Aug 7, 2009 - Melissa Howard

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

Apr 11, 2007 - Vickie Britton

Point of view is a key feature in any story - trying several different approaches can help in deciding on the voice that will serve the story most effectively.

Jun 18, 2008 - Elaine Walker

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

Apr 22, 2007 - Karen Lotter

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

Sep 22, 2009 - Michelle Schusterman

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

Sep 23, 2009 - Michelle Schusterman

These creative writing tips and ideas will help the creative writer put together a Christmas short story for a holiday contest or for publication.

Nov 7, 2010 - Suzanne Pitner

Writers who are serious about making a living at writing should consider these sometimes overlooked markets.

Sep 28, 2009 - Tammie Burak