On my investigation of short story structure, I came across Larry Brooks, the Story Fixer, and this article. The article is great, and he advocates that short stories need all the same aspects that novels do, but those aspects don't need to be written. He describes...
Writing
Short Story Structure
I'm curious about short story structure, and I'm starting my research by checking out some articles I've found online. First up: The Structure of a Short Story, by James R. Hull. James likens the story to the process of problem solving, and makes an analogy comparing...
My Writer’s Journey
I've been writing for a good while, but I want to explore the craft and expand my skills. At the advice of a good friend, I'm going to blog about my writer's journey and about what I learn. One area I've not played with much, is writing shorts. I certainly read less...