story structure

May 18

How to Turn a Short Story Into a Novel

Andrew G. Gibson

Expanding a short story into a novel is not about adding more words Turning a short story into a novel sounds simple until you actually try it. On the surface, the task appears to be one of scale: take something short, make it longer, add more scenes, give the characters extra conversations,...

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Jan 28

Why Choice—Not Talent—Drives Great Stories

Kristen Lamb

Choice is a word we bandy about a lot in modern times, especially in catchy little “thought-leader” quotes on social media. Over the weekend, someone posted this little nugget of wisdom: Some uncomfortable math: Your bank account is a record of your decisions Your body is a record of...

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