Tag: short fiction
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Countdown to An End to All Things: What To Stock Up On
An End to All Things Countdown: 11 DAYS In light of the 2012 Mayan Prophecy, it turns out that we have but a short time to prepare for the end. Procrastination is not recommended. That is why each week leading up to our collective doom we will post short excerpts from stories in Jared Yates…
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Rejection: The Missouri Review
Our call for your rejection letters (and that rarer breed, acceptances) has yielded many interesting responses, stories, and tips for writers. Rejection is an experience felt by the #hopefulwriter and professionals alike. Behold my recent rejection from the good old Missouri Review. So close! – S. Tremaine Nelson The handwritten portion reads: Thank you…
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John Abbott: Short Stories Are Exciting Challenges
I read short stories because they entertain and because they can give insight into how we live our lives. I write short stories because each one offers up its own world. I love the challenge each one presents. I write novels and poems, too, but the short story is more demanding than either of those…