Story Works Round Table

conversations about craft

for writers and readers curious about writers

SWRT 260 | Short Stories

SWRT 260 | Short Stories

This week, Alida and Kathryn talk about short stories. Why, as novelists, do we love writing the short story? What can we learn by writing short stories that we maybe can’t by writing novels? What makes a short story great? It’s memorability. It’s a shift in the reader. Sound tough to achieve? Don’t let that stop you! Your writing skills will grow in leaps and bounds when you take on the short story. 

SWRT 259 | Retreats & Research

SWRT 259 | Retreats & Research

This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida & Kathryn discuss the benefits of writing retreats, especially when your story requires location-specific research. Whether you’re writing urban fantasy, historical, or just a story set in a real place, this episode is a happy exploration of how taking time for yourself as a writer and immersing in your research can do wonders for both your story and you!

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.