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Hi, I'm writing a short story about a tarot reader and I would really love to hear your experiences. 'These would include: times a tarot reading...
I remember having this one dream, (it's a little faint by now) that had me ending up getting mixed up with this group of professional criminals...
Hey guys, I've been fiddling with my book and whether or not to add an element of 'evil personified'. I feel i have a good strong protagonist and...
Hello. I wonder, does anyone here work on two or more stories at once? I don't generally do this, but I've had some troubles with a recent short...
@Wreybies, thinking of you in particular. https://commapress.co.uk/books/settling-the-world-selected-stories/
I don't mean your first chapter, page, or sentence. I mean how do you come up with stories at all? When and where does an idea first visit you?...
Olympia - She is rather bossy and very assertive of her demands. She can come off as temperamental and annoying, however, she has a heart of gold...
The novel I'm working on revolves around a past event, and several related newspaper articles about that event. They're not the focus of the plot,...
Hi everyone, I'm about to publish my first collection of short stories, and while I was sitting working on a short for the next collection this...
Can someone fill me in a bit on the market for the short story genre? Perhaps some insight if you have published a collection, or the differences...
Hi all, I've had an idea for a story for a while now. My plot has several story lines and I fear I'm going to lose track of them all. I've got...
I have been trying hard to figure out how to write a short story. I have only written novels, and my brain does not seem to want to engage with a...
I'm currently working on a three-part short story series. It's basically a short story on the longer end that I'm publishing in three parts. What...
Hi, I am pretty new here and am wondering about this rule: "General Forum and Forum Posting Rules All posts must be free of illegal or...
I just got contacted by one of the managers at Creepypasta. He says he was impressed by a story I submitted a couple years ago, and wants to...
What is it that makes a story heartwarming? I've found that having a relatable vulnerable character helps, but what else makes a story warm the heart?
What are some things you think an author should keep in mind when writing a superhero story?
I'm pretty sure I used this term on here before, but "Potato Chip" stories are fluffy, silly/fun stories, quick, feel-good reads. I call them...
Mod Note: This thread is for sharing your experiences with what you believe to be the supernatural. It's not a place to show off your writing...
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