ABSTRACT

This new edition of Writing Short Stories has been updated throughout to include new and revised exercises, up-to-date coverage of emerging technologies and a new glossary of key terms and techniques. Ailsa Cox, a published short-story writer, guides the reader through the key aspects of the craft, provides a variety of case studies and examples of how others have approached the genre and sets a series of engaging exercises to help hone your skills. This inspiring book is the ideal guide for those new to the genre or for anyone wanting to improve their technique.

chapter |7 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|20 pages

Spinning a yarn

chapter 2|20 pages

Capturing the moment

chapter 3|19 pages

Humour, character and dialogue

chapter 4|19 pages

The fantastic

chapter 5|21 pages

What if?

chapter 6|19 pages

Reality

chapter 7|22 pages

Love, death and desire