How To Write A Short Story
I think that any form of creative writing can't be taught. It comes from reading a lot, not just a couple books or stories but a truckload
Additionally you have to keep writing, practice makes perfect. I've sent some stories into magazines and competitions and some of my earlier ones weren't exactly up to par. Don't get discouraged, keep writing And write what you know...and like amitmishra0123 said make it from your heart, your passion! Hope this helpsSeems there are some basic rules for short stories...but if you feel something deeply, and from your heart the words seem to come and quickly, then you need to go back and edit it...I mix real with make believe, but then I guess we all do.
I wake up in the middle of night occassionaly and have to get up and write it or type it, because in the morning I can't reproduce the thoughts in the same way. Have fun and like someone said already write write write...
) Hugs G-Ma
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