Short stories are not just a good training ground for new writers, they are a rich and rewarding artform in their own right. But, as this article explores, short stories are both more and less than simply tiny novels. Short fiction is a discrete form with its own characteristics. As such it demands different methods, skills and considerations.
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‘My settings of Europe and English visitors weren't really doing it for them, so we decided Scotland would be good. I thought an island would be great, because it's a small community, and it's an opportunity for my main character to get away from it all. The team at HarperCollins have been so supportive and enthusiastic... Read more