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Short stories are gaining in popularity. There is a growing market for a short story. People are interested in reading short snippets, something they can read from beginning to end in one sitting. With the internet opening up more markets for publishing short stories, writers are able to share their work more readily. So, how does one write a short story and what makes it so different from other forms of literature? There is definitely a fine art in writing a good, compelling short story. It starts with an idea, careful planning, a good opening line, and a good closing line. In other words, a good story has a beginning, a middle and an end, all tied together to create a compact theme, idea or message.
So, how does one write a compelling short story? Lorena A. Falcón shares her passion and expertise in the short story medium in her little chapbook, Write Your Short Story: 101 Ideas For Short Story Writing. She begins with a concise introduction to short stories and how they are constructed. Then she outlines some basic steps to help the novice or seasoned writer develop a story. At the end of the book is a lengthy list of ideas and first sentences to help the writer get started. These are all grouped into three categories, including a list of possible situations, a list of potential first lines and a list of interesting last lines. This is a useful little guide for both the novice and experienced short story writer.
