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 Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 5:24 pm Post subject: Elements of a short story |
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I have a dumb question. . . I write short stories, but I have trouble with plot.
Could someone tell me the basic elements of a short story?
Thank you.
Julie
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Rose
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:01 pm Post subject: Important Elements of a Short Story |
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Good points Rose. And i think the theme is very important. it needs to be introduced as soon as possible and held throughout the piece. Seen as it is only a short story, the "point" of it can be easily lost or written past in a myriad of things that dont really add to it.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:06 am Post subject: Elements of Short Story |
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Thank you, everyone. As soon as my premium account is activated, I will start posting my work.
Julie
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I too found this useful. Often you don't even know how long a short story should be. At least we have the basics now.
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Hi Rose , I am new to this website do you have any new pearls of wisdom regarding short stories.
robyno Adelaide South Australia 
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I was also not aware about the elements of the SHORT STORY....
Thanks Rose!
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| Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 10:19 am Post subject: Re: Important Elements of a Short Story |
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| Rose wrote: |
There are five 5 important elements of a short story.
Setting
Plot
Conflict
Character
Theme |
I have always found POV to be REALLY vital to a short. |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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Plot rises from character, If your characters are engaging they will create conflict and therein lies plot
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed,, and some few to be chewed and digested.' Francis Bacon |
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