Write short stories

Writing short stories

A series of "how to" articles courtesy of Writing Magazine.

The A to Z of successful short story writing
Why write short stories
Inspiration for short stories
Developing short stories
Ending short stories

The Write Lines

Audio programmes presented by Sue Cook with a panel of expert guests.

Building a career as a writer
How to market your book
Publishing ebooks

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Get writing!

Creative writing with the U3A.

Success at Last! Writing inspiration from Fay Wentworth.

Magazines and websites that publish short stories

A list of magazines and websites in the UK that publish short stories (opens PDF in new window).

Writing competitions

National Short Story Week Young Writer competition

The Sophie King Prize (opens new window)

Links for writers

National Association of Writers' Groups
Society of Authors
Writers' Circles
Writers' Guild of Great Britain
The NAWE Young Writers' Hub

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