The Writing Of The Short Story (1902)

The Writing of the Short Story written by Lewis Worthington Smith and originally published in 1902 is a comprehensive guide to the art of crafting short stories. The book covers a wide range of topics including the importance of character development the use of dialogue and the role of setting in creating a compelling narrative.Smith provides numerous examples of successful short stories from a variety of authors including Edgar Allan Poe Nathaniel Hawthorne and O. Henry and analyzes what makes them effective. He also offers practical advice on how to structure a short story how to create tension and conflict and how to use imagery to enhance the reader's experience.Throughout the book Smith emphasizes the importance of careful planning and revision in the writing process. He encourages writers to experiment with different techniques and to be open to feedback from others.Overall The Writing of the Short Story is a valuable resource for aspiring writers looking to hone their craft and create compelling memorable short stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.