We probably all fell in love with short stories as children. Listening to our parents and teachers read to us aloud, we were transported to worlds far beyond our imaginations. But for most of us ...

Writing short stories presents a unique challenge, requiring a careful balance of creativity, structure, and brevity. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), writers now have access to ...

3. Don’t worry about having all the answers when you start – they’ll come to you “The lovely thing about writing a short story is you don’t have to have all the answers,” Neil says.

In need of writing inspiration? Want to know more about what makes a great short story? Not sure where to start? We can help. Our resources are packed with ideas, strategies, tips and advice for ...

you will need to write a short story no longer than 1,000 words and send to [email protected]. The story must be original, unpublished and standalone (ie not a chapter of a book or ...

We hear from Veronika Dapunt, who took two of our creative writing short courses at Central Saint Martins and now has a two-book deal with Transworld. Veronika shares her experience and advice for ...