Ep 61- Writing Works Wonders: The Art of the Short Story Part One

Show Notes The Art of the Short Story Part One- Workshop and Discussion

** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

** enjoy this dynamic episode as we explore types of short fiction and so very much more y. The community discusses how to write, how to cultivate ideas, and where to submit your work! We also participate in an activity with a short story starter. See if you can match your wits with the participants

This episode is the first of a two part series. Part Two will be held on May 20th.**

Topics include:

• Short story key points
• Types of short stories.
• Potential publishing outlets.
• Possibly make money writing short stories.
• **Exercise to develop ideas for writing. **

Don’t mess r Part 2 May 20, 2022, The Art of the Short Story, Part two Working with your short story, exercises, point of view opportunities and more!

Episode Resources

Where to submit. https://writingworkswonders.com/author-resources/#Submit

Many sources and a whole list of places to be able to submit go to Writing Works Wonders Click in Resources and then writing and Publishing resources

Professional writing associations

• Mystery Writers of America mysterywriters.org
• Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors of America. SFWA.org
• Extensive list Professional writing associations https://contentwonk.com/writers-organizations/

Paying Markets

• Comprehensive List https://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2021/05/325-paying-markets-for-short-stories.html

• Rbert Kingett’s paying markets page. https://blindjournalist.wordpress.com/paying-markets/ Subscribe by email to this list https://rk.groups.io/g/writerop/join

• Freedom of writing newslette

Writing contests

• List on our website https://writingworkswonders.com/author-resources/#Contests

Magazines and Periodicals.

• See our site for these links
• Breath and shadow
• Magnets and Ladders
• Newsletters- See our Episode 53
• Chicken soup for the soul Dash themes
• Guidepost
• Readers Digest
• Writer’s Grapevine- contact Patty Fletcher https://pattysworlds.com/category/writers-grapevine/

Books on Writing Short Stories

• Galton, Dale. How to Write and Sell Short Stories. ( Bookshare & book distributors)
• Lister, Ashley. How to Write Short Stories and Get Them Published. ( Bookshare & book distributors)

Writing Opportunities

• Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders!!
• All details available at our Contact Us Portal

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Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/

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