Clever characters. They’re funny, they’re fun, but are they hurting your story?
Crafting the Short Story – Episode 12
The life cycle of the short story – Part Two. Shopping the same story more than once, derivative works, and digital rights.
Crafting the Short Story – Episode 11
The life cycle of the short story – Part One. How long do you wait to edit with fresh eyes? How many rejections before revisions? Let’s consider.
Crafting the Short Story – Episode 10
Hooks. Many use them to ensnare readers, but is there danger in leaning on them too much?
Crafting the Short Story – Episode 9
This week I’m joined by guest Chris Stump to take a different approach on the book versus movie debate.
Crafting the Short Story – Episode 8
This week I’m joined by guest Judy DeGeorge to talk about online versus in-person peer review. Which is better for you?
Crafting the Short Story – Episode 7
Topic: The modern short story market
Summary: How marketable is the modern short story, and why are they not as popular as their longer counterparts?
Crafting the Short Story – Episode 6
Topic: Pop authors writing advice
Summary: Just because an author struck gold and became popular, are they automatically qualified to offer writing advice?
Crafting the Short Story – Episode 5
Topic: A different take on show vs tell
Summary: We all know that the rule is to show rather than tell in fiction. But are there times when telling works better?
Crafting the Short Story – Episode 4
Topic: Contractions in dialogue and narrative
Summary: I explore what defaulting to the use of contractions or failing to use contractions could mean to readers.