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5 Reasons To Write Short Stories

January 31, 2023 by Jody Royer Leave a Comment

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If you are an aspiring novelist, you may not think to bother with short stories. They can feel too limiting, as you only have so many pages to tell a story before it stops being short. However, there are actually a lot of great reasons to write short stories, especially if you have never tried them before and are trying to kick-start your writing career.

As a longtime book reviewer based in Montreal, Canada, Jody Royer is now transitioning into a career as a fiction writer. Royer’s Reviews often feature short stories published independently by lesser-known authors. Today he shares 5 reasons why writers should write short stories. 

  1. They can help introduce you to new audiences. People may not want to commit to a long book from a new author right away, but they might be more willing to read your short story to see if they like your writing style!
  2. It makes you a better storyteller. If you are used to writing longer pieces, doing something new can help you think creatively in a new way. Short stories may sound easy to write, but it is actually very challenging to write a good short story because you have to make every word count. 
  3. Short stories can often be a great way to work through new ideas before you commit to writing a full novel.
  4. They are great for adding to your portfolio and resume. Short stories are easily shareable, so new readers and others in the industry can easily read them and get a sense of who you are as a writer.
  5. The film industry often buys short stories to be turned into movies because it is easier to do this than turning a whole novel into a film.

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