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Tag: shortstory

Make it Snappy: The Art of the Six-Word Story

March 4, 2024 pwrtaylor

Hemmingway made a wager among his writer friends, claiming he could write a story in six words. They took him up on the bet, and on a napkin, Hemingway wrote the famous words: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” His friends paid him $10, no questions asked. 

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Cerebus by Matthew Holden

September 27, 2019 pwrtaylor

Everyone else has already gone through the procedure. They say it will help Arthur, that it will fix him. If only it didn’t itch so much …

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Showcase: In Lytle’s World

November 23, 2014 paulaeweinman

Read Jeff Grogan’s short story “In Lytle’s World”.

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Showcase: To Catch a Prince

October 20, 2014 paulaeweinman

Read Lexie V. Owen’s short story, “To Catch a Prince”.

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One Writer’s Insanity

June 3, 2014 lindaktaylor

Read Katelyn S. Irons’ existential short story, “One Writer’s Insanity”.

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