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How to write short stories
Supportive writing guide to help new writers •Inside•
Love & encouragement • Writing motivation • Story maps • Revealing character tips • True tales inspiration Enter Hi2020 short story competition - Make it count!
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Welcome... seek your ideas within...
For a reader, the magic of a short story is – its shortness. They are read settling down to sleep, on the journey to work or as a distraction in the dentist’s waiting room – because they’re short. A good story is the one that you put down thinking ‘What a shame that’s over!’ It’s plunged you into a vivid world from the start and held your interest until the final full stop.
Where to start a short story
For some an idea comes quicklyto mind, but for others discovering a trigger for inspiration can be a little tricky. So where do ideas come from?
Happy London Press would like to help you write a great short story. If you enjoy yourself – and find you have a wonderful new hidden talent – we would like to give you this great opportunity and enter the Hi2020 Short Story Competition... see the back page for more details.
