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This book will help you plot like Hemingway, master the art of suspense like Poe, craft dialogue like Twain and - most crucially - get your short stories published.

How to Write Short Stories and Get Them Published is the essential guide to writing short fiction. It takes the aspiring writer from their initial idea through to potential outlets for publication and pitching proposals to publishers.

Along the journey this guide considers the most important aspects of creative writing, such as character, plot, point of view, description and dialogue. All of these areas are illustrated with examples of classic fiction, and accompanied by exercises that will help every writer hone their natural skill and talent into the ability to craft compelling short stories.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Robinson (December 19, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1472143787
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472143785
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.96 x 0.94 x 7.72 inches
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P. Chow
5.0 out of 5 stars Started 2022 with a short story!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2022
Glad I found this book to get a little more direction on writing a short story. This book has directions for many different genres given out in bits and pieces. The best way to read through the book is with the time and space to respond to the prompts. Not intended to be read straight through. Let's hope the rest of the year is as creative as this week. After this book, editing and external feedback will be the next challenges for these stories.
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Bridgina Molloy
4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite whatnot expected, but awesome
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021
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In was looking for something that could explain why a short story I wrote was returned saying it needed more work. I guess a blow by blow how to. This was much more than that and even though it doesn't have what I need now, it will be extremely useful in the future.
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David R. Davis
4.0 out of 5 stars provides simple to read and clear information.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2020
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A very helpful and pragmatic book. Clear, concise and a helpful reference book. A recommended read.
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A friend of Boss
5.0 out of 5 stars This book helped me write my book.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
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The knowledge in this book and the explanation helped me write my book which got published.
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Nilesh Chogle
5.0 out of 5 stars A great short stories guide
Reviewed in India on December 21, 2022
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A nice crisp, but also elaborate book with a lot of reading stuff about how to write short stories or any other fiction . From conception of an idea to publishing, this book teaches all nuances of crafting stories creative writings and how to make them come alive for the readers. I only wished that the print should have been of a bigger font. Nilesh Chogle
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Annonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring book that boosts creativity
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2022
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I read this book with the hope that it would get me out of my creative slump. Fortunately, it was very successful. The writing exercise zapped my creative brain into work and guided me throughout my short story writing.
Wonderfully written, clear and concise, and added humour for the cherry on top.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2021
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Above all this book is practical. The exercises get you writing and using your imagination. I have tried several other books and I didn't learn half as much. I can't comment on how to get published though as I'm not at that stage yet.
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Emma
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for writers
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2020
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This is a very useful and engaging book. In an easily digestible format. It covers a wide range of topics, all of which need to be understood in order to create high quality short stories. It also contains various excersises that help in applying the techniques discussed in the book. A must read for all writers to hone their creative skills.
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tomcat
5.0 out of 5 stars Setting out the Groundwork
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2022
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Only half way through but I am finding it very useful. Some good first principles, explanations and a wide variety of illustrations. Recommend.
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