Story Development

Writing Short-Form by Lynne Collier

What is a short story? Writing short stories can be a way to create a story without the daunting task of writing a full-length novel. It doesn’t mean writing short fiction is easy. Like all forms of writing, it comes with its unique challenges.  In a short story, you can build a world but not… Read more »

Behind Those Walls: A Story Lesson from HGTV by Pamela Mytroen

Ever notice how even the most mundane reality show, such as renovating a kitchen, includes drama? It’s never as simple as knocking down a wall and installing new cabinets. Never! Tension ratchets up when asbestos – gasp – is found in the ceiling, or nob and tube wiring is discovered in the walls. Disaster! And… Read more »