We probably all fell in love with short stories as children. Listening to our parents and teachers read to us aloud, we were transported to worlds far beyond our imaginations. But for most of us, that ...

In need of writing inspiration? Want to know more about what makes a great short story? Not sure where to start? We can help. Our resources are packed with ideas, strategies, tips and advice for ...

A short story is a type of prose fiction. Prose simply means it is written in sentences and paragraphs, and is not a poem or play-script. Fiction means the story is made up, though of course you can ...

Writing short stories presents a unique challenge, requiring a careful balance of creativity, structure, and brevity. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), writers now have access to tools ...

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Curtis Brown Creative (CBC) is expanding its Zoom courses, with Writing Short Stories – Advanced, taught by 2023 BBC Short Story Award winner Naomi Wood. It will take 15 students and last for nine ...

Everyone’s got a book in them – or at least, a short story. Writing can be wonderful for many reasons – it’s therapeutic, imaginative, and a great way to express yourself creatively. But it can also ...

A TALENTED writer who penned a stirring short-story in his “mither tongue” has won a prestigious award. Paisley man Kris Haddow grew up in Dumfriesshire and used the local dialect of the Kirkconnel ...