Story writing

Creativity
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Hi I’m thinking of getting into writing short stories. Does anyone on here write stories and can can anyone recommend any good books that are an introduction or help you write stories??

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Are a few writer clubs that would be part of your local public library. That might be a good place to start. If they don’t have one. Chances are they would most likely know where the nearest one is

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I was going to say check out the local library and see what writers books or mags they have… if a branch near you has a writers club or a special event with a writer.

I love the idea of writing… I write all the time… I just don’t edit, polish and share what I write… but it’s something I’ve been thinking of trying.

Good luck… hope you can also meet some like minded and encouraging people.

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Thanks @Dreamscape and @SurprisedJ.:slight_smile:
I will start by looking in the library and see what writers book or mags they have first.
When i feel more confident i will join a writers club.

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You know, I wrote about half of a science fiction book once, but I don’t know if I’ve ever written a truly complete, fictional story of the short story genre.

Still, I enjoyed reading the book ‘Immediate Fiction.’

http://www.amazon.com/Immediate-Fiction-Complete-Writing-Course/dp/0312302762/

It calls itself a ‘complete writing course.’ It isn’t just about things like how to craft a story, it is also about things like how to motivate yourself to take time to write.

There are a lot of books about writing, though. Maybe asking an experienced writer, as was suggested by others, is a better idea.

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Thanks @AberrantSalienc :slight_smile:
I just looked at your link to the book and it sounds very good with good reviews just the sort of book i would be interested in reading and learning from!
Its good to talk to a fellow writer and i have a friend who also likes writing. He has inspired me to get into writing.

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I’m working on my first novel and have read several books on writing to help me through the biggest help for me has been the book:

  • How to write a novel using the snowflake Method by Randy Ingermanson. It’s story is a little goofy, he takes characters from children classics such as 3 little pigs, and Goldilocks, but the method is sound. I like that he infused a story while teaching us the method. Then at the end he has the method nicely laid out and shows examples using the characters in his story. It’s a quick read and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting write stories.
  • Horror Writing 101 by Steve French was another good read, since my genre is horror/science fiction.
  • Holly Lisle’s Create a Plot Clinic, and How to write page-turning scenes have both helped me a lot to.
  • And to throw one more–well two actually but they’re similar and by the same author: Outlining your novel and Outlining Your Novel workbook by K.M. Weiland have come in handy for me as well.

I know you said short story, but I think a short story needs all the same premise as a long story does, just lest words and probably less back-story.I have a whole slue of other books I’ve used to work on my writing and over 30 books that offer prompts if you’re interested. Well I don’t have the actual “books” I have the kindle versions. But I can share titles and the authors of them if you’re interested.

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