The Debate – Are Writing Courses Worth it?
The debate rumbles on: are creative writing courses worth it? Is ‘creative writing’ in fact something that can ever be ‘taught’? Are the available courses worth the money? GABRIELLE KIMM shares her views.
A Day Out at Bristol Literature Festival
‘I’ve got a confession to make. It’s quite a while since I’ve been a regular attendee of literary festivals.’ PAULINE MASUREL tells us why she stopped going to literary festivals, and how a new festival in Bristol convinced her to go again.
I Can’t Stand the Suspense!
LYNDA NASH offers a few tips on adding the necessary suspense to a short story.
A Writer’s View
‘The short story is a glorious form that is evolving and changing before our very eyes; anything seems possible.’ Author JACKIE KAY shares her thoughts on the unique power of the short story.
Coffee with…Comma Press Editor, Ra Page
* Ra Page is the editor of Comma Press, a not-for-profit publishing initiative with a particular interest in publishing and promoting short fiction. Since its inception in 2002, Comma Press has...
We Recommend – Memory Wall by Anthony Doerr
“Here’s a caution to all short story writers: if the first story in your collection is too good, if it happens to actually be a masterpiece, watch out.” TANIA HERSHMAN, editor of THE SHORT REVIEW, looks at Anthony Doerr’s second collection of short stories.
Manchester Fiction Prize
In his closing remarks at the awards ceremony for the Manchester Fiction Prize, Nicholas Royle, the Chair of Judges, comments on the selection process and on recognising the winning stories.
Wena Poon Q and A
The author WENA POON joined us for a live online Question and Answer session. Read the full transcript, here.
Theory Put to Practice
‘Reading other writers on writing is one thing. Reading theorists is another.’ MIKE SMITH finds that theory, too, can offer practical advice to short story writers.