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The Art of Writing Short Stories

Although I’ve written plenty of books, I enjoy reading and writing short stories. And not to brag but, some of my stories have won awards and been published. So what’s the key? How does one create a short story that readers will enjoy and remember? Kurt Vonnegut offers some advice to aspiring short story creators.Continue reading “The Art of Writing Short Stories”

Weepers: A Novel by Nick Chiarkas

Tell us about Nick Chiarkas. Where did you grow up, your family, career, etc.? I grew up in the Al Smith housing projects in the Two Bridges neighborhood on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, where Weepers takes place. When I was in the fourth grade my mother was told by the principal of PS-1 that, “Nick is unlikelyContinue reading “Weepers: A Novel by Nick Chiarkas”

What type of edit do I need?

You need an editor, but what type of edit are you seeking? There’s a lack of knowledge about editing , particularly among new writers, and it can have a huge impact on your work. Let me give you an overview of the different types of edits, just in case you are considering having someone go overContinue reading “What type of edit do I need?”

Meet Author S. Kelley Chambers

Hi, Kelley. I know you well but my readers do not, so please, introduce yourself and tell everyone about your writing journey. Sure, John.I am Kelley, wife and mother of four. I was born and raised in South Carolina, but I have lived in the Washington Metropolitan area for nearly 30 years, so I claimContinue reading “Meet Author S. Kelley Chambers”