Saturday, August 20, 2016

Share And Submit Short Stories

By Jerry Murray


Anyone who has dreamed of writing for a living will find that the internet has many offerings. These include working with local news sites to writing for blogs or creating social media posts for business. Many of these entities offer a flexible schedule and paid work experience. Some aspiring writers will submit short stories to be used in a number of ways.

Unlike traditional publishing houses, the web has many places to use full length, as well as excerpts, in many types of sites. It is easy for anyone to research and locate opportunities for every type of writing. Trade periodicals, books, and online forums can provide submission leads and guidelines.

After gathering a small number of prospects, it is wise to go over what is required, legal matters and compensation. One thing to consider is whether the writing niche is congruent with the current demand. By writing down a few plot ideas, followed by a summary draft, may work best. If a query letter is requested, having a general idea will also be helpful to the editor.

Some people have different writing styles but an emerging wordsmith should feel free to experiment and come up with a technique that is the most productive. Starting with character development first is common but sometimes writers go with jotting down different notes and organizing them later. For others, doing an outline first can save time and is helpful when it comes to staying within word count requirements.

Originality is the best path for an emerging writer if they want to develop their individual voice early. Inspiration may come from personal experiences or real events that can be made into a story that audiences will appreciate. Writers that go with a real life event or time period may want to change names of characters and the location to prevent conflicts, or possibly a lawsuit.

It can be fun to come up with new characters that live fascinating lives, even if it is not entirely real. When something is well written, people will be able to identify with characters and their interactions. However, the objective is to make it believable because a character that likes to flaunt their wealth is not likely to willingly take public transportation or shop at dollar stores for clothing.

Sometimes writers tend to get so wrapped up in the process that they may go overboard with the number of words written. The finished content may be broken up as a series or used as a teaser for promotional purposes. It can also be helpful in case the shortened version is not accepted for immediate publication.

Sometimes stories that have only a few hundred words can be used for marketing purposes. A short story with a happy ending can sell products or be used in brand engagement in order to build an audience or as online content. These days, the art of storytelling has many possibilities.




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