Writing and Publishing Short Stories: Professional Techniques for Fiction Authors

Description: Do you want to entertain readers with short tales? Do you want to know how to construct a powerful story plot that grabs the readers' attention and won't let them go?

Step by step, this guide shows you how to

• Find ideas that make great fiction
• Build solid plot structures
• Craft great characters, compelling conflicts and sparkling dialogue
• Keep stories from growing too long
• Sell your stories for publication

Author Rayne Hall shares insider tips, such as how to win writing contests and how to make sure your story catches an anthology editor's attention.

This book is structured as a self-study course with lectures, professional tips, hints about novice mistakes to avoid and practical assignments which will guide you to write at least one complete story.

British English.