The Sacrifice | A short story
A sense of resolute stillness filled his days after the initial shock of finding himself removed from his old home and his friends and into council meetings and court gatherings. Pray and…
Resources for writers: All you need to research, write and edit
Research is a crucial step for fiction writers, from historical fiction authors to flash fiction writers. Even if all the information you gather in your research doesn’t end up on the page,…
Two vignettes and how writing vignettes helps writers improve
The day is warm and beautiful and for the first time this year, I don't hate my life. The cool autumn breeze brings out an unexpected softness within me. The eyes that…
Inspiration: Find creative writing ideas to beat writer’s block
Creative writing, like any other form of art, needs the spark of inspiration. Where do our creative writing ideas come from? The origin of inspiration is the million-dollar question, but it's also…
Beat Writer’s Block With Your Camera App Photos: 10-Word Short Stories
Struggling with writer’s block? You camera roll can be the best ally to get your creative juices flowing. A couple of days ago, I stumbled upon this Medium post and it’s been a…
Short story structure: the simple way to plan your flash fiction
There’s a lot of information out there about planning your novel, but what if you’re writing a short story? Planning, choosing a short story structure, and researching are just as necessary, no…
The Pros and Cons of Writing Fanfiction: A Writer’s Perspective
As a writer, you may have considered writing fanfiction. It’s a great way to get your feet wet, learn more about world-building and character development, and experiment with genres and styles. I…
Why this short story fan will never write a novel
I love the imperfection of unfinished worlds, the ephemeral nature of an encounter left open, undefined. So in a way, despite the length restrictions, the short story gives me more freedom than…
The last song | Flash Fiction
The music was faint so far away from the stage, but they had room to sit down and still see the performers from the distance. Their barrier warrior days were mostly over,…
Wish | Short Story
He took another sip of his drink and grinned. "I'm whatever you want me to be."…