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How to Write Great Flash Fiction: Crafting Killer First and Last Lines
Guest post contributed by Faye Kirwin of Writerology. Words mean everything to a writer. They’re the tools of our trade and should be placed with purpose and care for maximum effect. Nowhere is this more apparent (and necessary) than in Continue Reading
Three Infallible Tips for Writing Flash Fiction
A Guest Post by Bart Van Goethem Let’s not waste time on an introduction, shall we? 1. Develop a fear of death. Life is short. Too short, some would say. But whether you like it or not, one day you Continue Reading
5 Tips for Writing a Great Short Story
Guest post contributed by Eliot Gilbert. I think my first short story was something entitled The Monster Drinks Some Coffee. It chronicled the life of a dog named Lucy — my dog at the time — and her zany adventures Continue Reading
3 Tips for a Great Short Story
A good short story keeps you company during a coffee or tea break, brings a smile to your face, makes you feel and think a little differently. But a great short story? A great short story makes you read as Continue Reading