Short stories are some of the first pieces of
literature that children become acquainted with in their lives. However, as we
age, sometimes we forget what these stories are about, their key elements or
the ways that they continue to shape our lives as we grow.
Short Stories for
All Generations
Children's Tales
Let's return to the idea of children's tales,
since people are generally familar with these stories.
Here's some examples of titles of short
stories. They are available in book formats, but people also tell these stories
by word-of-mouth.
- "Peter
Pan"
- "The
Little Mermaid"
- "The
Princess and the Pea"
- "The
Gingerbread Man"
- "Rapunzel"
- "Beauty
and the Beast"
- "Cinderella"
- "Rip
Van Winkle"
- "Snow
White and the Seven Dwarfs"
- "Stone
Soup", etc
Whether contemporary or classic, all of these
tales fit the description of a short story - they tell a complete story in a
small number of words. Many of these stories have morals or teach a lesson
in a relatively short words. So these stories will easy understanding by
Children.
Adult Short Stories
Short stories are not just for children. a
prose narrative shorter than a novel.
Here are some works of literature that fall
into the category of short story:
- "The
Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
- "The
Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
- "The
Lady with the Little Dog" by Anton Chekov
Reading some of these short stories will
better acquaint you with the short story form and the challenges of the author
to develop an interesting plot and detailed characters in a minimal amount of
words.
Creating Short
Stories
Choosing an Audience
As with any story, you must be prepared to
write for your audience. Choose to write a clear and concise tale with
illustrations for little ones, or focus on a more complex theme for adults that
can still be written in a compact amount of space.
Focusing on an Idea
Figure out where your story is going, and work
on having most of the other details come together to support that main point.
This tactic will help to keep the short story at an acceptable length, while
still fulfilling thematic and creative requirements of a work of literature.
Examples of Short Stories
Here are many examples of short stories for
you to read online. Online has become another leg in our life. WE have to take
that into account so that we will go along the growth of the science and
technology. Computer has revolutionalised our world. The people have started to
see another world. What we were has become history. The twentieth century has
become remote history. The IT companies and other computer-based companies have
outperformed other traditional companies which have been there for a long time.
Accuracy has become the most used word among the people. Telecommunication has
become very very cheap affair all over the world. All these achievements are
possible because of Computer and the Internet. Reading short stories online has
become our favorite pastime.
Collection of Short Stories :
o
Classics
o
Fables
For many writers, the short story is the
perfect medium. While writing a novel can be a Herculean task, just about
anybody can craft—and, most importantly, finish—a short story. That does
not mean that short stories are easy to write or that they aren't as artistic
and valuable as novels. With practice, patience, and imagination, you could be
the next best-selling author.
Inspiration can come anytime,
anywhere. So carry a small note or your
SmartPhone, and you can write the ideas.
2.
Begin with the
Basics of a short story
The steps to make a good story are :
o Introduction
o Initiating action
o Rising action
o Climax
o Falling action
o Resolution
3.
Find the
inspiration from real people.
4.
Know your
characters.
5.
Limit the breadth
of your story
6.
Decide who will
tell the story
7.
Start writing
8.
Read & edit
the text.
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BalasHapusReading the material.. (I think, you need to explain may things about short story, especially for appreciating a short story, elements in it, etc)...he,,, Good writing Jannet-Crayon-Strawberry-Mango...(I say completely about you..hem)..peace!