Monday, 27 June 2011

Tip #133: The best short stories

 The best short stories I've read are ones which start in the thick of things, but still keep you guessing and let you get to know the characters before you fully comprehend the trouble they're in.
http://io9.com/366707/8-unstoppable-rules-for-writing-killer-short-stories
I think this is something which can be used in novels too.
NB the writer is speaking from an SF perspective.

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