How to Write Short Stories for MagazinesWriting short stories is both a science and an art. You need a certain amount of skill but you will increase your chances by studying your market and learning what magazine editors are looking for. It is not always obvious. "How to Write Short Stories" will take you as a would-be writer through the tricks of the trade by: helping you discover what the different magazines are looking for and how to think up ideas to suit; demonstrating how you can write different slants, such as twist in the tales and feel-good stories; and, advising on how you can win fiction competitions. "How To Write Short Stories" is packed with tips, quotes and inside angles from magazine editors and relevant experts. AUTHOR BIOG: Sophie King is the pseudonym for journalist Jane Bidder. As well as writing novels - The School Run; Mums@Home, Second Time Lucky and her latest novel The Supper Club*), she has had literally hundreds of short stories published in women's magazines such as Woman's Weekly; Take a Break; My Weekly; and Best. Sophie lectures in creative writing for Oxford University and West Herts College. She is also the writer in residence for Grendon Underwood Prison. CONTENTS: 1. Identifying Your Market 2. Good Idea 3. Nice to Meet You! 4. Plotting your Short Story 5. Viewpoint. Whose Shoes are you Standing In? 6. Who's Speaking Please? 7. First Person or Third? 8. Beginnings and Endings 9. Twist in the Tale Short Story 10. How to Write Feel-good Stories or Tug-at-the Heart Tales 11. How to Write Ghost and Mystery Stories 12. Seasonal Stories 13. Writing Serials 14. Are you fit for Publication? 15. Competitions 16. Money, Money, Money... 17. Writing Courses 18. The Internet 19. Tried and Tested Tips from Writers and Editors Useful Contacts Index. |
