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Five Assigned Tasks to Make Your Short Stories Better and Keep You on Your Toes.

Five Assigned Tasks to Make Your Short Stories Better and Keep You on Your Toes.

by Faye Arcand | May 28, 2021 | My Twisted Writer Brain…

As we wind up this month of the short story I have an assignment for you. It’s simple and relatively painless. To Get Better in Your Craft One: Everyday for two weeks read a published short story. Yes, everyday. Two: In the next month submit one short story with...
Literary and Genre Fiction Short Stories: The Differences and How it Can Impact Your Writing

Literary and Genre Fiction Short Stories: The Differences and How it Can Impact Your Writing

by Faye Arcand | May 25, 2021 | My Twisted Writer Brain…

To have your short stories published or win a contest can really be positive for your writer portfolio and add credibility to your writing career. To be published in a reputable literary journal is a real coup. The field is very competitive but with hard work and a...
Literary and Genre Fiction Short Stories: The Differences and How it Can Impact Your Writing

Are You Stuck for Ideas? Here’s Six Surefire Ways to Spark the Muse for Your Short Stories

by Faye Arcand | May 21, 2021 | My Twisted Writer Brain…

Where Do You Get Ideas for a Short Story? It’s pretty tough to start writing if you don’t have a starting point. So here are SIX ways to start getting your head into the game of story writing. Remember, nothing is off limits within your imagination…...
Literary and Genre Fiction Short Stories: The Differences and How it Can Impact Your Writing

Five Basic Facts, Hints, and Helpful Info To Help You Construct and Write Your Short Stories Even Better

by Faye Arcand | May 18, 2021 | My Twisted Writer Brain…

May is Short Story Month. Let’s take a look at what makes up a short story and some basic facts of the elements to include in your story. Don’t forget to like and comment below and let me know your thoughts. ONE: I love writing short stories but...
Write a Six Word Story #1! No Experience Necessary

Write a Six Word Story #1! No Experience Necessary

by Faye Arcand | May 4, 2021 | My Twisted Writer Brain…

May is Short Story Month. I LOVE this because we can explore different types of short stories, markets, and technique. Hold onto your hat…short story may-hem is coming. lol… Our first stab at a short story is The Six Word Story which is a form of flash...
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