So. Hello. This is the short stories post. Short stories sounds kind of official, doesn't it? I know that, at least for me, sitting down to write a short story can be pretty intimidating, especially with the added pressure you may put on yourself to make it *perfect*. But, as you probably know logically, there is no concrete definition of perfection. So, in...

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Hello again! In this post, we'll be discussing tips on how to cut down the word count and edit your short stories. This is one of the key steps of the whole writing process, and something you'll definitely want to do prior to sending it off for competitions and publications.Before I start, I'd like to credit an acquaintance of mine on NaNoWriMo YWP...

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 Flash fiction is by far one of my favorite forms of short stories, and always delivers a wonderfully powerful while still being very succinct. Because it is so short though, one might think it is very easy to write. Unfortunately, that is not entirely the case. However, it's definitely a super awesome form to work with and it can be fun to find...

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 A short story can really be born out of anything, but if you are feeling a little stuck (as one does from time to time), here as some short story prompts to jumpstart your imagination. A lot of these can honestly apply to poetry as well, so if you find yourself writing a poem, try not to force it into a short story.: 1....

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