Use our 15 fabulous resources for short story writers.
21 December is Short Story Day in America. We celebrate Short Story Day on 21 June in South Africa. These days were chosen because they are the shortest days of the year in the two hemispheres.
To commemorate the day, we’ve included links to our 15 favourite posts on short stories:
- The Top 10 Reasons To Write Short Stories
- The Secret To Writing A Great Short Story
- Five 10-Minute Fixes For Your Short Story
- The Top 20 Literary Quotes About Short Stories
- 3 Short Story Writers Who Inspire Me
- How To Outline A Short Story For Beginners
- The Long And The Short of It – The Difference Between A Novel And Short Story
- Short Story Day Africa – 21 June
- 20 Unforgettable Quotes About Short Stories
- 5 Tips For Choosing The Short Story Competition That Works For You
- 5 Ways To Kick-Start Your New Short Story
- 3 Ways To Get Your Short Story Started
- 10 Writing Contests You Should Definitely Enter
- Stephen King On Writing Short Stories
- A Guide to Short Story Contests in 2017
If you want to learn how to write a short story, join us for Short Cuts in Johannesburg or sign up for our online course.
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