short story writing

Short Story Beginnings

October 28, 2015October 29, 2015 Nancy Sakaduski writing tips, beginnings, short stories, story, writing

Have you ever opened a book, taken a look at the first line or two, and then either picked it

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Epic Fantasy World-Building

May 26, 2015October 25, 2015 Cat & Mouse Press epic, fantasy, short stories, story, world-building, writing, writing tips

Guest Post on Epic Fantasy World-Building Epic Fantasy World-Building: The Tale You Can Never Tell by Will Hahn I stayed

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What’s in a Name: 10 Tips for a Great Title

March 7, 2015October 25, 2015 Nancy Sakaduski book title, choosing a title, short stories, story, story title, title, writing, writing tips

You can often judge a book by its cover. You can also often judge a story by its title, yet

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10 Tips for Writing Good Short Stories

September 24, 2014October 27, 2015 Nancy Sakaduski characters, dialogue, editing, plot, Point of view, story, time frame, title, word choice

Short stories may seem like just shorter versions of novels, but there are distinct differences that writers should understand before

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