Making a Big Impact With Few Words

Categories: Advice | Plot Development | Writing Tips

Catherine Lane, Debra H. Goldstein, Jenean McBrearty, Paula Gail Benson, Robert Mangeot, and Warren Moore answer audience questions about the art of the short story. They discuss structure, pacing, and how to create maximum impact within a limited word count.

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Making a Big Impact With Few Words

Writing to a Soundtrack: How Music Shapes Storytelling

Coming of Age: How to Write Young Adult Thrillers and Mysteries

Starting Again: Building a Writing Life After Another Career

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