For me, a short story is a compact, self-contained view into a character’s world, one that relies on atmosphere and internal conflict rather than sprawling plots or large casts. Sometimes, the stories talk about only the character, other times, there is a plot in which a maximum of four characters are present.
- My short stories zooms in on a single situation, sensation, or decision. You don’t need a dozen scenes; you need one powerful image or one moment of crisis.
- Every detail serves mood. A short story uses description sparingly but precisely, so that readers feel the character.
- There may be little external action, but the character’s interior conflict carries the narrative. Your outcast isn’t racing anywhere or in a huge mission determining his success or failure; he’s driven by existential curiosity and the manipulations of philosophy. A strong short story gives us direct access to those private thoughts and obsessions, such as my stories try to do.
- Rather than spelling everything out, my short stories work by suggestion. Endings can be abrupt or ambiguous, with no absolute and defining end.
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