10 best short stories you need to read right now
Short stories have a unique ability to capture the essence of a moment or an idea in just a few pages. In only a few thousand words or less, they can convey entire fictional worlds, complete narrative arcs, complex characters, and vivid imagery. Over the years, many authors…
The Rapture | Suspense short story
Without a word, Albert sprinted toward the lake and back to the campsite. His boots made it difficult to run on the muddy ground, but the pounding in his chest and the sound of furious steps behind him kept him going. The heady mix of adrenaline and terror…
Strange Times | A scifi short story
If you do a lot of different things at work or school, you’ll know what it feels like when someone asks you to explain. In my case, the question “what do you write about?” is tricky. Yes, I do write a scifi short story here and there, but…
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 work sustained him. When the time came, only the faithful would remain to build the new…
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, it does make your writing more concise, engaging, and vivid. So, resources for writers to help…
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 the wrong question.
We think of inspiration as something that comes to us. Throughout art history, it's…
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 godsend. I have a ton of photos I’d love to post and sometimes struggle to come…