Why Write Short Stories

10/20/22 • 4 min

Someone once said to me, I could write a short story, but I wouldn’t know what to do with it. Well, here are some ideas on what to do with and why to write short stories.

First, if you are going to write novels, having a short story that leads readers into your world is a great use for a reader magnet. That's something you can offer when people sign up for your email list (and by the way, yes, you should have an email list)...

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Someone once said to me, I could write a short story, but I wouldn’t know what to do with it. Well, here are some ideas on what to do with and why to write short stories.

Find show notes on my website at https://womensthrillerwriters.com/blog-2/

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