As I prepare to write four short stories in September, I’ve gathered some resources I’d like to share. Writing short stories is fairly new to me, so I want some guidance before I begin.
First you need to know what to write about:
Developing Short Story Ideas by Dennis G. Jerz
Forty-Four Short Story Ideas from Creative-Writing-Now
Then you have to think about how to put the story together:
Short Story Elements by Ms. Engram
How to Write a Short Story from The Creative Penn
Short Story Tips from The Story Corrective
You can’t go wrong with advice from these successful writers:
Kurt Vonnegut on Writing Stories from Brain Pickings
Stephen King’s 20 Tips for Becoming a Frighteningly Good Writer by Jon Morrow
And of course, you should read some good short stories:
Forty Short Stories from Harper Collins
Find some classic short stories here and here.
Planning my stories and setting up a time frame will keep my focused. You may have a different approach to writing short stories. If writing a story without much planning works for you, go for it. If you are a newbie like me, getting the basics down before writing might be a good strategy.
What is your short story writing process? Any tips or resources you can share?
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