Showing posts with label ShaelinWrites. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ShaelinWrites. Show all posts

Sunday, 16 May 2021

15 Tips for Writing Better Short Stories! | Writing Tips

This video is a great follow-up to How to Write a Short Story.  She goes into a lot more detail about how to write a good short story.  This short video contains loads of tips - things to think about and experiment with.  She covers theme, and has unique takes on setting, POV and story structure.  And, as she says, there are no rules. 

The short story is an art form in itself.  It must be concise, precise and to the point.  

We are looking for short stories for a forthcoming anthology on the theme of "Summer".  Please contact us here for more information or message me on the same site.   

See also:  Where to Submit Short Stories.  

What are your best tips for short story writing?  Please leave your comments below and share this with your networks.  Thanks.  




Saturday, 8 May 2021

How to Write a Short Story | Writing Tips


I have recently discovered this author, ShaelinWrites, and I am really enjoying her videos.  

I am a little in awe of people who can describe the process of writing a story, as I struggle with this.  She is absolutely right, everything in a short story must be directly relevant to the character and/or the story.  No room for any excess weight here. 

We are looking for short stories for a forthcoming anthology on the theme of "Summer".  Please contact us here for more information.  

See also:  Where to Submit Short Stories

What are your best tips for short story writing?  Please leave your comments below and share this with your networks.  Thanks.