Short stories can contain rich settings and compelling characters, but force efficiency upon a writer. Consider these eight tips to draft a short story.

First of all, short-story writing is a skill that takes practice, and the first few dozen stories you write probably won’t be that good. It takes lots of practice to create a winning short story.

I am a professional writer by trade, I write for a living. I write novels for adults and children, short stories, book reviews and occasional features and opinion pieces for newspapers and ...

But smart editors realize that great short writing creates room for other story elements. Now the story can be accompanied by a large and compelling photo, or an informative graphic.

Please write and drink responsibly. Feeling inspired? Here's a look at David's short story, just in case you're wondering how all of his advice comes together in a finished product: ...

Vancouver-based writer Caroline Adderson spoke to The Next Chapter’s Antonio Michael Downing about her latest short story collection.

When I begin to read a short story, it is usually with certain reluctance. It can be exhausting to insert myself into the lives and emotions of characters who, given the prevailing tone of ...

Today's the day. It's happening. You've decided to write your first short story. Maybe this story idea has been kicking around your head for the last 10 years, or maybe you just googled a list of ...

Like most creative or athletic pursuits, short story writing is a skill that you either possess, or do not. Wow! What a negative way to open an article about short story writing! But it's true ...

Irish author Kevin Barry has been on a roll. His debut novel, City of Bohane, won the 2013 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. Now, Dark Lies the Island, Barry’s second collection of ...