What is Short Story Writing?
How to Format a Short Story Manuscript (Standard Format Guide)
Standard manuscript format for short stories: font, spacing, margins, headers, and title page, with setup steps for Google Docs and Word. Read more →
YA Short Stories: Classic Coming-of-Age Tales Worth Reading
Nine coming-of-age short stories for young adult readers, from Joyce and Willa Cather to Chekhov, each with a free full-text link. Read more →
40+ Flash Fiction Examples to Inspire Your Writing
More than forty flash fiction examples from O. Henry, Chekhov, Saki, and Kate Chopin, each with a free full-text link to study the form. Read more →
How to Write Flash Fiction (Step-by-Step Guide for Writers)
Learn what flash fiction is, how long it runs, and a step-by-step process for writing a complete story in under 1,000 words. Read more →
25+ Best Mystery Short Stories to Keep You Guessing
Twenty-six of the best mystery short stories, from Poe and Sherlock Holmes to twist-ending classics, each with a free full-text link. Read more →
Short Stories for Kids: Timeless Tales I Recommend
Thirteen timeless short stories for kids, from Beatrix Potter to Kipling's Just So Stories, each with a free full-text link to read aloud tonight. Read more →
Holiday Short Stories: Classic Christmas Tales to Read by the Fire
Ten classic holiday short stories to read by the fire, from Dickens and O. Henry to Chekhov and Andersen, each with a free full-text link. Read more →
Emotional Short Stories: Classic Tales That Stay With You
Twelve moving public-domain short stories, from Chekhov and Chopin to O. Henry, each with a free full-text link to read right now. Read more →
How to Write a Short Story That Gets Read: What Works for Me
This article will teach you the basics of how to write a short story. Learn the basics and also how to create quick and impactful moments. Read more →