short stories
short stories
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by Steve Dempster - 2006-11-28
The final draft of any story is a big moment - to all intents and purposes it's finished. Or is it? Use these ten checkpoints before you decide . . .Duration of story. Is this too long - or too short?...
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by Christine Harrell - 2006-12-04
Many words in the English language are used incorrectly. Every writer can benefit from a refresher that outlines some of these most commonly misused words. If you are not always sure of when to use s...
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by Steve Dempster - 2006-12-05
The short story genre is one that is thriving - but only in certain places. Where are they?A short story can be roughly defined as any work of fiction below about 12,000 words. A greater word count te...
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by Steve Dempster - 2007-02-13
The short story market often demands tight word counts from the writer. Here are some tips on how to keep that word count under control!Short stories written specifically for inclusion in weekly or mo...
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by Steve Dempster - 2007-02-17
The desire to have a book with your name on the cover seems universal - yet how many would-be writers really know if they have what it takes to succeed? Here are ten points that every beginner should ...
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by Steve Dempster - 2007-02-18
The main or lead character in any story is a lynchpin and has very definite qualities. Miss one of these and your story may well grind to a halt! This article takes a look at three crucial aspects of ...
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by Steve Dempster - 2007-02-22
The desire to have a book with your name on the cover seems universal - yet how many would-be writers really know if they have what it takes to succeed? Here are ten points that every beginner should ...
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by Chai Rose - 2007-03-16
Many people want to write. They want to write short stories or novels or both. The only problem is they don't know how. And that fear stops them from even trying.There is no easy way to begin writing ...
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by Steve Dempster - 2007-03-23
For many aspiring writers, the novel is the chosen path to publication. Yet with so few achieving this goal, why not consider some other pathways to success? This article lists three reasons why not t...
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by Ishani - 2007-04-01
So, what's the easiest way to writing a good essay? Just follow the 4 points:1) Unity-An essay must be a unity, developing one theme with a definite purpose. The subject matter must be clearly defi...
