How to write a short story outline

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Writing a short story can often be intimidating, even if you've finished a novel recently or some other grand project. Despite it's brevity, a short story is much looser in its structure and up for a lot of interpretation. Because of this, if you're struggling with short fiction, it becomes difficult to look to classic structure for guidance—even if you're writing a more structureless piece. Plus, not only is the structure much different, but it also requires more efficiency with your…

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Ah, the short story. You might think a short story is an easier version of a novel. It’s tempting to think that, but let me break that down for you. Short stories are, indeed, easier than novels in the sense of length. You don’t have to write near as much content for a short story as you do for a novel. The problem with the shorter format is that, with so little content to work with, every single word counts toward the overall theme. Sound daunting? It doesn’t have to be.

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