Today's the day. It's happening. You've decided to write your first short story. Maybe this story idea has been kicking around your head for the last 10 years, or maybe you just googled a list of ...

Writing a perfect story or short story in English requires one to follow some sort of a process. Although, writers have different ways in which they approach writing a short story, this guide ...

What is it about the short story? Depending on who you ask, it’s either the least or most highly regarded literary form. Publishers can be a little allergic to it — it’s easier to sell a ...

Every story has a beginning, middle, and end. But the secret to successfully getting a short story published is to add something special to your storytelling mix…something that captures the ...

To help aspiring short story writers, the Times LitFest organized a workshop with Tino de Sa, an IAS officer, a poet, and an author.

Short stories can contain rich settings and compelling characters, but force efficiency upon a writer. Consider these eight tips to draft a short story.

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 ...

Sutapa Basu, Write India's winner for Amish Tripathi, shares her tips for writing that perfect short story!

Here are five mistakes actors make when writing their first short and how to avoid them.

Everyone has a story to tell. Writing a memoir is more than just documenting your life — it can help you process what you've gone through, capture a moment in history for descendants and help ...