How to Write Short Stories for Magazines by Sophie King

How to Write Short Stories for Magazines by Sophie King

Writing short stories is both a science and an art. You need a certain amount of skill but you will increase your chances by studying your market and learning what magazine editors are looking for. It is not always obvious. "How to Write Short Stories" will take you as a would-be writer through the tricks of the trade by: helping you discover what the different magazines are looking for and how to think up ideas to suit; demonstrating how you can write different slants, such as twist in the tales and feel-good stories; and, advising on how you can win fiction competitions. "How To Write Short Stories" is packed with tips, quotes and inside angles from magazine editors and relevant experts.

'An Invaluable source of tips and inside information from writers and magazines editors' Good Book Guide 'Sophie guides you through both the business and creative aspects of short story writing, and tells you just about everything you need to know to succeed.' Writing Magazine

Sophie King is author of such novels as The School Run, The Supper Club and The Wedding Party for Hodder. She also writes under the name of Janey Fraser for Random House. Her other How To Books are How To Write Short Stories for Magazine, How To Write Your First Novel and How to Write Your Life Story in Ten Easy Steps. Sophie is an active creative writing tutor and attends many of the annual writing conferences as a speaker.

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ISBN 13	9781845282806
ISBN 10	1845282809
Title	How to Write Short Stories for Magazines
Author	Sophie King
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Little, Brown Book Group
Year published	2008-07-25
Number of pages	197
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