The Write Note
Anatomy of the Short Story
46:00
In this episode we examine the key elements that make up a great short story, and we share a collection of classic tales to illustrate the power of the format.
Episode Highlights:
01:30 What a short story does best
03:27 Character is King: Short Story Edition
10:08 Six key literary elements of the short story
17:44 A training ground for the writer’s “long game”
22:10 Story Example 1: A…