Learn how to write, structure, and publish short stories with expert insights from an award-winning writer and editor.

Short stories are one of the most powerful ways to sharpen your craft—but writing them well (and getting them published) is a skill in itself.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dan Coxon, an award-winning short story writer and editor, to break down exactly how short fiction works from both a writer’s and editor’s perspective.

We cover everything you need to know to improve your short stories and increase your chances of publication, including:

• What defines a short story (and what doesn’t)
• Different short story structures and how to use them
• Common mistakes writers make—and how to avoid them
• How to edit short fiction for maximum impact
• Wha ...