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If you're relatively new to short story writing--or simply curious enough to check out another viewpoint on the subject and interested in possibly picking up a few pointers you may not have seen elsewhere--you might want to take a look at Short Stories: 10 Tips for Novice Creative Writers. This is a pretty comprehensive article covering quite a few different aspects of the art: well, actually, ten to be exact. Though aimed at college students (and also written by one), it presents a group of timeless principles and helps for writing short fiction that could prove useful to any writer.

From emergency tips to get you started, to developing your characters, and from creating conflict and tension, to finding a resolution for your story--this article takes you through the complete fiction-writing process, giving you all the tools you'll need to create your fiction piece.

If you'll take these fiction-writing ingredients and mix them thoroughly with a dash of inspiration, a sprinkle of imagination, and a handful of hard work, you may just manage to serve up the next famous fiction masterpiece!

Your public awaits!


Fictionally yours,
Jeanne


P.S. This site includes some other interesting info and resources, in addition to the article on writing short fiction.



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The following is an update added to my recent blog post about Iron Pyramid Publications' Writing Contest, which had previously been slated to run from April 1st to April 30th, 2007:

UPDATE 3/19/07: I've just learned that the new contest is open NOW, as R.D. has apparently decided not to wait until April 1st to begin accepting submissions, after all. So, if short stories are your literary 'cup of tea,' sharpen those pencils, fire up those computers, and get a head start on your entry! As far as I know, the deadline is still the same: April 30th.

For more info about the contest, see my March 17th blog post, Iron Pyramid's Latest Writing Contest Winner: 'Yours Truly'! New Contest Coming Soon!


Good luck!
Jeanne

P.S. New to short story writing? Or just a little rusty at it? Have a fantastic idea for a story and the writing skills to pull it off, but just need a little guidance in putting it all together? Check out this link: Short Stories: 10 Tips for Novice Creative Writers. It's a fairly in-depth resource that dissects and explains each element of the literary form--a resource that just might help make you a contender in the highly competitive short story market--not to mention the highly competitive short story contest! Even seasoned short fiction writers can find something of interest here.

Here are two other links that might prove helpful in your quest to win short story contests:
1. Short-Story Competitions: Increasing Your Chances of Winning.

2. Writers-Editors.com Contest Tip Sheet.

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