Short Stories
Short Stories are a genre that is unique. In a short piece, each word has to earn its keep; each character has be bring something to the plot in quick time and every action has to be decisive. Place and time must be deliberate and useful.
It all means the author has to pay attention to EVERYTHING. But when it all works, a short story is great fun to read and, I’ll admit it, to write as well.
Short Stories
So I’ve returned to writing short stories!
The first will be published on 9 August in People’s Friend and unless they choose to change the title, it is called ‘We’ll Meet Again…’ It’s a post war story that describes that vacant but hopeful period when people attempt to take up their lives again.
I’m planning more and will endeavour to publish dates and titles here if I’m successful in having more accepted.
I’ve also been told I have a slot as Writer of the Week and this will be available on the People’s Friend website.
https://www.thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/?s=writer+of+the+week