Writing & Selling Short Stories & Personal Essays

Write It Short Sell It Now. Short stories and personal essays have never been hotter--or more crucial for a successful writing career. Earning bylines in magazines and literary journals is a terrific way to get noticed and earn future opportunities in both short- and long-form writing.. Writing & Selling Short Stories & Personal Essays capitalizes on the popularity of these genres by instructing on the two key steps to publishing short works: crafting excellent pieces and successfully submitting them. You'll learn how to:.    • Develop different craft elements--including point of view character dialogue scene writing and more--specifically for short stories and essays.   • Recognize the qualities of excellent short works using examples from recently published stories and essays in major journals.   • Understand the business of writing short from categorizing your work and meeting submission guidelines to networking and submitting to writing contests.   • Master the five-step process for submitting and selling like a pro.Featuring advice and examples from a multitude of published authors Writing & Selling Short Stories & Personal Essays is a must-have for any writer's bookshelf.