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/ Sheila McIntrye Good, Author / 4 Comments

There is no shortage of talented writers out there, but if you’re like me, finding time to read all of the great stories that come across our screens can prove to be difficult. However,  I encourage you to make the time. Not only will you enjoy some great stories but also learn a bit about the craft of writing short fiction.

Reasons to Read Other’s Stories

Here are a few of things I’ve learned from reading the work of other writers.

1. With each story, I learn something new about the craft.

  • Story structure.
  • The use of a theme.
  • Character development.
  • The use of imagery
  • And, the lyrical language of prose.

2.  I also learn about the magazine, contest, or journal. The types of stories they like and publish most often. The more you read from a magazine, the better feel you have of what your story might need to achieve acceptance and publication. Of course, it goes without saying, read the guidelines before making any submission. 

3. I love to pass these stories on. As a writer, I know the work that goes into perfecting a story. It’s a labor of love and one we all like recognized.

It’s my honor to share these stories with you, and I hope you will pass them on. So, without further ado, happy reading:

Cadenza by Naira Kuzmich – carvezine.com/story/2018-winter-kuzmich

This Too Shall Pass by Shannon Stocker – WOW Essay Contest 1st Place Winner

Two Slices of Toast  by Dan Belmont – The Weekly Knob

As always, give the author a shoutout and let them know how much you enjoyed their work.

I’d love to hear your comments. Talk to me. Tell me your story. I’m all ears and look for me on Facebook at SheilaMGood,  Pinterest,  Bloglovin, Twitter@sheilamgood, Contently, and Instagram. You can follow my reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

 

A Picture Worth a Thousand Words

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The Daily Post Prompt – Forlorn  –             Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.

 

Little Piper Lousie

 

 

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Arctic Wind Funnel

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The Daily Post Prompt – Funnel

Jesus, Can’t stand this winter weather. Tree branches stretch out their bare arms waiting for the caress of sunshine and the cloak of new greens leaves.

I stand on the edge of the porch and watch the funnel of frigid, arctic air swirl through the spindly, bare branches, scattering the dead leaves of another year like spent confetti.

 

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Winsome Images

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The Daily Post Prompt – Winsome

Winsome. This word gave me pause. I said it aloud and let it roll around on my tongue for a while. It is such an old-fashioned word, almost Victorian sounding to me. It means attractive; appealing in appearance or character; pleasant, delightful; suggesting a child-like charm.

It’s such a gentle word lost in the barrels of an ungentle, brutal world. I racked my brain for images. There are so many places across our lands I would describe as breathtaking, beautiful, stunning, magnificent, and majestic. Only a few images came to mind when I thought of this delightful word; the innocent, untarnished jewels of our existence.

 

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