Tips for Short Stories: Choosing the Right Title

Your short story´s title is the very first thing that your readers will see. This 500-word article gives you tips for choosing a title that will give your readers the best-possible impression of your work.

Submitted By Sarah81

Show Don't Tell
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Show Don´t Tell - the elusive concept has evaded many a writer. This article explains how to use descriptive text and emotion to weave your reader into the story that could be the difference between receiving a contract, or ending up in the slush pile.

Submitted By ashleyludwig

Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block

Writer´s block strikes most authors at one time or another. Coping with this problem can be very difficult. This article offers suggestions to help writers start writing again.

Submitted By Lora Jean

The Why and How of Writing Fiction with Correct Grammar and Spelling

Writing fiction which is fit for publishing is a dream for every emerging writer. To this end, it is important that he or she pay the right amount of attention to grammar and spelling. This article talks about the whys and hows of doing just that.

Submitted By Damyanti

Will I Care About Your Characters?

Contemporary short stories are usually character driven. This article suggests some ways you can create winning short stories with believable characters that readers care about.

Submitted By Nell

Short and Sweet – Tips for an Award Winning Tale

Writing short stories for competition can be a lot of fun, and very rewarding as well. This article provides some tips authors can use to create a compelling and award winning short story.

Submitted By beconrad