Copyright 2012 Shannon L. Buck: How to Live the Freelance Life

May 21, 2012

Writing Fiction

I have finished one, and am working on two, books of short stories. Each book has its’ own theme. Any stories that I write that do not go along with one of these themes are put away for later use. I do not know why, but I like working within specific themes when writing short stories.

I love writing short stories. I can turn out 3 to 5 stories, hand written 1^st drafts, in a weekend of relaxing in bed or on a sofa. Then it is a simple matter to type them up, edit them and add them to a book.

Creativity is fun. Ideas can come from anywhere. For example, you can create a story from the dream you had last night. Go ahead. Try it :-)

Challenge

Create a series of short stories this year, and put them together to create an eBook. Edit it, and then publish.

Quick Writing Tip

Write down your dreams, and use the ideas in your short stories.

5 Writing Prompts

1. Short Story Idea: The Doll’s House

2. Short Story Idea: The Den

3. Short Story Idea: Carnival of Death

4. Novel Idea: What is human, really?

5. Novella Idea: Watch the Killer

Quote

The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say. ~ Anaïs Nin