Trouble With the Short Stuff
Short stories are hard. I’ve always known that I prefer writing novels to short stories, and now that I’m trying my hand at short fiction again, I remember why.
I’ve already talked about why I think it’s important for me to write short stories right now, and none of those reasons are that all the “real writers” are doing it. Even still, It’s difficult to keep the benefits in mind while I struggle to produce anything that reads well.
I found this article from Writer’s Digest that basically summarizes the biggest reasons why a novelist like me should write shorts. Many of the reasons stated there are the same as my own motives, so it’s good to see that there’s a general consensus that I’m doing the right thing (there’s precedent, at least.) I figured I’d share just in case any of you readers happen to be in the same boat as me.
In any case, it’s enough to keep me trying. I’d be lying if I said that I love every part of this process, but even this challenge is part of what makes writing so appealing to me. Time will tell if this pays off.
That’s all for now.
-Sal
