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You have provided trustworthy, easy to understand advice, so thanks a lot!]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:23:42 PST http://www.writinghood.com/Style/How-To/Tips-for-the-Beginning-Short-Story-Writer.72437#comment210571 (and I know got should be have, and kinda should be somethin',.?.lol)

what do you think of this short story,

GINGER ALE STORIES

Once upon…….. a long time ago, there was a land called machukalopt ranch.
Somewhere, in some place a long time ago……
I mean…… this was a WHiiiiiiiLE ago. More than your first guess and a lot longer than your second.,
Any who. If were gonna start this story then we better start it now.

“I’m running out of every little bit of everything.” those were the exact words of Lucy Ball when she seen that she had six pair of socks in her first drawer instead of seven. “It’s a new week. I should have seven.”

Yes, it’s a new week… (this line and the next line are me talking too sally, she doesn’t hear me though.)
and you should have seven Sally,…………..but ya don’t.

“Now what are you going to do.” Said sally’s mother, who was standing there the whole time.

“I don’t know Sally replied” and she said this in the utmost sincerest, kindest way possible. I say this having seen quite a few sincere faces. (So…… Let Me Explain)

I say that Sally said she doesn’t know, in the utmost, sincerest, kindest possible way, when her mother asked her what she was going to do about the sock situation.

Does it make sense now.?
Good

And if it doesn’t then mmmmmpkay.

Along with the story.

This particular afternoon was hotter than ever, so because of that, sally decided to where sandals. She wasn’t a girl who wore socks with her sandals. She was what you call an extraliferictifly self conscious person.
(for anyone offended by this misuse of the English language, I’m deeply sorry.)
Your Mother, just kiddin around with ya buddy.



Joshua A. Dionisio
Age 17
July 23, 2008
12:36 AM


I NEED A JOB.
]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:26:28 PST http://www.writinghood.com/Style/How-To/Tips-for-the-Beginning-Short-Story-Writer.72437#comment79556 I\\\'ve read countless short stories, pieces of advice, talked to professional authors. They all give me 100 different variation of possibilities.
I\\\'ve come to the conclusion that we should all try to develop our own style, by writing and keep on writing. Practice makes perfect.
I\\\'ll keep you posted on my result, perhaps next century!
Ciao!]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:59:28 PST http://www.writinghood.com/Style/How-To/Tips-for-the-Beginning-Short-Story-Writer.72437#comment32108
-L.o.G.]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:00:45 PST http://www.writinghood.com/Style/How-To/Tips-for-the-Beginning-Short-Story-Writer.72437#comment28295 Like I said, I am familiar with the site, but was a little uncomfortable with their format. I still may check it out just to see what's there. Thank you for the advice, so far I really like Triond. ]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:03:35 PST http://www.writinghood.com/Style/How-To/Tips-for-the-Beginning-Short-Story-Writer.72437#comment28283 ]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:48:46 PST http://www.writinghood.com/Style/How-To/Tips-for-the-Beginning-Short-Story-Writer.72437#comment28263
You're welcome. I've worked hard to learn these things. I am familiar with Helium, I just haven't gotten on there yet. ]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:21:28 PST http://www.writinghood.com/Style/How-To/Tips-for-the-Beginning-Short-Story-Writer.72437#comment28256 ]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:49:28 PST http://www.writinghood.com/Style/How-To/Tips-for-the-Beginning-Short-Story-Writer.72437#comment27836
1. Read A LOT. The authors that I mentioned in the article: Jack London, Ambrose Bierce, Raymond Carver, Frederick Busch and William Faulkner are a good place to start, especially for the short form.

2. Find a voice. At first, find an author that you like and try to write in that 'style'. Then pick another author and try to write in that 'style'. Do that with several authors and then sit down and write something trying to use your own 'style' or voice. You will probably find that you have trouble with it for awhile, but eventually you'll find your voice.

3. Rather than starting with the Great American Novel, even if you have a GREAT idea for that novel, try a short story. Try writing your novel in short story form. Now, obviously, this is for your own benefit and not for publication, but it will help with longer writing AND you'll already have the 'map'.

Just some more tips from a guy who is working on it day and night and has learned a few things along the way!]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2007 06:56:05 PST http://www.writinghood.com/Style/How-To/Tips-for-the-Beginning-Short-Story-Writer.72437#comment27811
Thanks]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:06:08 PST