Writing short stories is so difficult. Here’s some advice from Jack Eason on the form.
On its own is a short story important? Not necessarily. But as a proving ground to try out ideas with the view to expansion into larger works at a later date, short stories are an invaluable tool.
The trick is to always to keep it short – between five to fifteen hundred words. While you’re writing, if it’s any good your mind will automatically want to expand it to novelette, novella or even novel length.
Don’t give in to temptation. You’re writing a short story!
The main thing to remember once you’ve decided on its subject, is that it must always be brief and to the point. I know I’m repeating myself, but its a fact. How many short stories end up as novelettes when the author looses all sense of self-control?
If you believe your short story is truly worthy, hand it over to a few people to read…
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