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17 August 2016

Submit Short Stories That Are Creative

By Jerry Murray


Many are finding that online writing presents many opportunities, regardless of education or experience. There are sites that specialize in the news, social media media for branding, or blogging that can be done anytime throughout the day. Some of these mediums can also be profitable. This is also a place to submit short stories for publishing in various outlets.

Unlike traditional publishing houses, the web has many places to use full length, as well as excerpts, in many types of sites. It is easy for anyone to research and locate opportunities for every type of writing. Trade periodicals, books, and online forums can provide submission leads and guidelines.

After gathering a small number of prospects, it is wise to go over what is required, legal matters and compensation. One thing to consider is whether the writing niche is congruent with the current demand. By writing down a few plot ideas, followed by a summary draft, may work best. If a query letter is requested, having a general idea will also be helpful to the editor.

Some people have different writing styles but an emerging wordsmith should feel free to experiment and come up with a technique that is the most productive. Starting with character development first is common but sometimes writers go with jotting down different notes and organizing them later. For others, doing an outline first can save time and is helpful when it comes to staying within word count requirements.

A good concept is often a believable story that has a realistic ending but has other unique factors. This can take from something that happened in real life, either from a personal perspective or something that occurred elsewhere. New writers may want to make name or location changes if there are other parties that may object to their real name being used.

Writers may choose a character that is completely made up and has a uniqueness that makes them stand apart from most fictional characters. For the reader, this can be just as fun as many read stories as a form of escapism. Yet, it may help to keep the story itself as believable as possible. When exploring things like cultural beliefs as they relate to the characters, continuity is key. For instance, someone of the Muslim faith is not going to eat any dish made with pork.

Sometimes writers tend to get so wrapped up in the process that they may go overboard with the number of words written. The finished content may be broken up as a series or used as a teaser for promotional purposes. It can also be helpful in case the shortened version is not accepted for immediate publication.

Sometimes stories that have only a few hundred words can be used for marketing purposes. A short story with a happy ending can sell products or be used in brand engagement in order to build an audience or as online content. These days, the art of storytelling has many possibilities.




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