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How to develop original short story ideas from a saying

Copyright © 2012 Jerry Dunne A good saying often expresses wisdom or truth in a witty or ironic way. Usually, the first clause of the saying sets the reader up for an expectation that is not met in the second … Continue reading

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How to develop credible and insightful short story ideas from a fable

Copyright © 2013 Jerry Dunne A fable is a short pithy tale consisting of characters that are usually animals, though plants, inanimate objects or natural forces are also used. The characters are anthropomorphized (given human characteristics) and act as props … Continue reading

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