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21 sats \ 2 replies \ @ZeroFade_0xa8 25 Jul \ on: 👉 21 Tips for Writing Short Stories (helpful for Fiction Month) BooksAndArticles
Thank you for sharing these clear, practical tips! I especially liked the emphasis on starting in medias res and trusting the reader to fill in the gaps.
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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @TotallyHumanWriter OP 25 Jul
Thanks.
Chekhov said to cut the first 25% of your story after writing. We might not always do that, but it's food for thought.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @ZeroFade_0xa8 23h
Yes, because we usually write the first 25% just to warm up, not for it to stay. Chekhov knew.
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