An informative post about writing short stories…
by Mindy Halleck
Today, as I edit, trim, cut, and otherwise obliterate a short story I wrote that ended up to be 8,000 words, but needs to be 5,000 words, I am reminded of this quote:
“Not that the story need be long, but it will take a long while to make it short.” -Henry David Thoreau
Wise man.
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You always find great things to share with us, Linda! Thanks so much for passing this on. Someday, I might actually try to write a short story. Oh, who am I kidding? I’m so wordy, I can barely write a short NOVEL. In fact, I never have. 😀
Still, this is an interesting read, and I’m sure many of our writers will find some good advice.
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You’re welcome, Marcia! Thanks for letting me crash your blog from time to time. Write whatever kind of stories you enjoy writing: Long or short, it’s what an author has to say that “counts”!
Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. 🙂
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