Top Ten shortstories Articles
Here are the top ten articles for the Short Stories Site! These rankings are live and get reset at the beginning of each month, so check back often to see what your fellow visitors are most interested in!
1. The Other Wife by Colette
2. Vernon Is On His Way Review
3. Red-Headed Baby by Langston Hughes
4. To Lay To Rest Our Ghosts Review
5. Gift A Short Story For Easter
6. What Christmas Is As We Grow Older
7. Writing Short Story Collections During NaNoWriMo
8. Short Story Holiday Gift Ideas
9. Flight - Doris Lessing - Short Story Review
10. Writing A Sketch Short Story
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1. The Other Wife by Colette
L'Autre Femme — 1922, translated The Other Woman or The Other Wife, was authored by French writer, Colette. It’s an excellent example of a vignette. In this article, we explore the author, story, and style of literature as well as a current movie about Colette’s life.
2. Vernon Is On His Way Review
Philip C. Stead has written and illustrated an incredibly fun book of tales for children. He calls his short pieces small stories, yet there is nothing small about his writing or illustration. I found this volume of three small stories to be a great read for all ages.
3. Red-Headed Baby by Langston Hughes
This is a story written by Langston Hughes in 1934. It is a fictional story of racism and women.
4. To Lay To Rest Our Ghosts Review
Life events can involve love found, love lost, friends, enemies, family, births, deaths, hurt, healing and hope. I knew immediately after reading the first story in Caitlin Hamilton Summie’s amazing short story collection, something inside of me was going to change because of her words.
5. Gift A Short Story For Easter
When we think about Easter baskets, we often think about jelly beans, chocolate eggs, malted eggs, and of course, colorfully decorated hard boiled eggs. How about adding a short story or two in the basket with those candies and eggs?
6. What Christmas Is As We Grow Older
This vignette was written by Charles Dickens in 1851. It is a far cry from the metamorphosis of character and heart we see in his well known story, A Christmas Carol. This vignette was extremely personal to Dickens. To this day, the message is still stark in meaning, and still universal to readers.
7. Writing Short Story Collections During NaNoWriMo
Yes, these two can go together. Although this November event is known as National Novel Writing Month, you can still use this platform to start that short story collection. You know, the one you have been dreaming about, planning or postponing. This article outlines a plan. Let’s do this!
8. Short Story Holiday Gift Ideas
Let's talk about a few holiday suggestions for the short story readers and writers on your gift list. This article will share some unique, creative and fun ideas. For example, stuffing short stories in stockings, crafting short story gift jars, and creating short story starter journals.
9. Flight - Doris Lessing - Short Story Review
This Short Story review of "Flight" by Doris Lessing examines some St Valentine's Day concerns. First Love, Teen Romance, Parental Responsibilities, Marriage Commitment, Separation Amxiety, Letting Go and Empty Nest syndrome. Negative feelings of Jealousy and Possessiveness appear too.
10. Writing A Sketch Short Story
The art of short story writing offers an author a choice of creative styles. In this article, we will explore the definition, techniques, and artistic choices when it comes to writing the sketch story. I will also share an example and maybe suggest that you write your own!
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