From Idea to Publication: Writing Short Fiction

Categories: Author | Fiction | Publishing

Moderated by Linda Sands, Diane Sismour, Jane Suen, Marianne Donley, Rhonda Gilliland, and Sandy Ward Bell offer practical advice on writing short stories and flash fiction. They walk through the process from first idea to publication, sharing tips writers can apply right away.

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