“So many people can now write competent stories that the short story is in danger of dying of competence.” ~ Flannery O’ConnorĦ. If a novel was a map of a country, a story was the bright silver pin that marked the crossroads.” ~ Ann PatchettĤ.“Short story collections are the literary equivalent of canapés, tapas and mezze in the world of gastronomy: Delightful assortments of tasty morsels to whet the reader’s appetite.” ~ Alex Morrittĥ. “When well told, a story captured the subtle movement of change. They are journeys you can make to the far side of the universe and still be back in time for dinner.”ģ. “A short story must have a single mood and every sentence must build towards it.” ~ Edgar Allan PoeĢ. “Short stories are tiny windows into other worlds and other minds and other dreams. The same quotes will also help you finish!ġ. We’ve compiled some quotes from the greats to get you started on your short story. It is easier, shorter, and less complicated than writing a novel. If this sounds familiar, why not write short stories?
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