Listen "Anatomy of the Short Story"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode we examine the key elements that make up a great short story, and we share a collection of classic tales to illustrate the power of the format.Episode Highlights:01:30 What a short story does best03:27 Character is King: Short Story Edition10:08 Six key literary elements of the short story17:44 A training ground for the writer’s “long game”22:10 Story Example 1: A Good Man is Hard to Find26:45 Story Example 2: Trace30:07 Story Example 3: The Telltale Heart33:10 Story Example 4: The Star35:40 Story Example 5: A Rose for Emily40:20 Story Example 6: The Open Window
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