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Betsie says...
14 April 2005

The short story:  Short story mode is very different from novel mode.   Golden rule when writing a short story - if it doesn't move the plot along you don't need it.


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Betsie says
Written by paulgpaul (37 comments posted) 11th May 2006
Don't need what? A plot? Please elucidate.

Written by Fledermaus (4146 comments posted) 24th November 2007
I suppose she means: Leave out anything which is not asked for by the plot. A very useful advice, which goes for any writing, including novels, scientific papers or even a shopping list.  
Still though, something writers sometimes do forget.

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