What is short story project?

The Short Story Project is a digital platform for curated and hand-picked short stories, most of which are available in multiple languages and as audio versions. Just recently, the platform launched a short story competition. We talked with the initiator, the Israeli author Iftach Alony, about it.

What are some good ideas for a short story?

Story ideas – three elements

  • A stolen ring, fear of spiders, and a sinister stranger.
  • A taxi, an old enemy, and Valentine’s Day.
  • Identical twins, a party invitation, and a locked closet.
  • A broken wristwatch, peppermints, and a hug that goes too far.
  • Aerobics, a secret diary, and something unpleasant under the bed.

Can a short story make money?

Today’s short stories make money and hold their value. Per word, a story can make more money than a novel. Not only does it take less time to write, a Kindle Single often sells for the same price as a novel-length e-book, and it can be repurposed many times.

What is 300 writing prompts?

The 300 Writing Prompts journal allow pages to lay open flat, making them easier to write in. Wood-free and acid-free, archive quality paper lined with a prompt or two per page will help ease you into your own writing space, allowing you to explore the inner depths of your mind and soul, one word at a time.

What is a good plot for a story?

There are three elements to a good plot: challenge, conflict, and character. You can create them in any order; it’s really up to you and how you work. What matters is that you have all three—and give all three of them equal attention when you’re writing.

Can I sell my short stories?

Yes, it’s definitely possible to make money selling short stories. There are hundreds of websites and magazines that pay for short stories. You might not get rich selling your short stories, but this can be a great source of side income.

How do I know what to write about?

Fictional Things To Write About

  1. 1 Get inspired by a song.
  2. 2 Reinvent a childhood memory.
  3. 3 Write about a person you see every day but don’t really know.
  4. 4 If your pet were a person . . .
  5. 5 Write about what you wanted to be when you grew up.
  6. 6 Grab a writing prompt to go.
  7. 7 Use Google to find related topics.