I Just Wrote a Fiction Short-story, Here’s My Strategy
the 4 tips that helped me overcome my fears and write a killer story
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On Writing Fiction
I just finished my first draft of my longest short story to date! I started writing short stories about 2 years ago. Before that, I wrote articles and “blog” posts of things I’ve learned, noticed, or otherwise observed. I love that style of writing, don’t get me wrong!
But there is something fun and freeing about fiction!
I highly encourage you to try it! Some writers assume they can’t do it, it’s a waste of time, or it makes no money. I say who cares! Just give it a shot and see what happens!
Anyways, all that to say, I am not a master of fiction by any means. I am as beginner as they come. I entered a fiction piece into a contest on Vocal and lost. I knew I’d lose. I knew I didn’t stand a chance, but I still had hope of being recognized as the next great Stephen King.
To be fair, I think the audience…
