This English fairy tale isn’t only fun for Halloween, it’s also a tame treat for a tingling startle . . . or two. Don’t let the term fairy tale put you off. I promise there is plenty of creepiness in this yarn of two siblings, one witch, along with talking bread, apples and cows.

Tis the season for monsters, ghouls and witches. A time for our spookiest stories to give our pens twitches. Let’s think up some short story ideas about things that do, or do not scare us.

L'Autre Femme — 1922, translated The Other Woman or The Other Wife, was authored by French writer, Colette. It’s an excellent example of a vignette. In this article, we explore the author, story, and style of literature as well as a current movie about Colette’s life.

You are creative! You can write a short story about anything you choose, and you have the creative choice about where to write your story. One more thing . . . you can also decide what you write your story on! Let’s talk about the idea of writing a short story on a bookmark.

It’s not unusual to find a book of great short stories. However, sometimes we find a surprise lesson! Let’s explore a book that is a novel written in eight short stories. Authored by Richard Peck, this novel is entertaining and inspirational to short story readers and writers.

Do you ever struggle for short story ideas? You search all the literary drawers in your brain, you want to write, yet nothing comes to mind. This article may help you brainstorm for that awesome story gem. Try looking around in the moment, exactly where you are.

This book’s title may seem longer than its individual stories. However, One Day, The End — Short, Very Short, Shorter-than-Ever Stories, is NOT just a great children’s book of stories. These tiny tales also provide a template and lessons for those of us who inspire to write our own stories.

Our telephones have changed in both their availability and portability. Although, what might not have changed drastically is our impatience for telephones to ring. We are going to review this Dorothy Parker story about some high end yearning for a special phone call.

We are going to discuss the most important decision you should make when it comes to writing a short story. The desired length you wish to write will help to determine whether or not the piece you are creating is indeed a short story.

The first issue of Weekly Reader for the classroom was published in Columbus, Ohio on September 21, 1928. The publisher, American Education Publications, also produced fiction and nonfiction books for children. In this article, we look at one of their vintage short story books.