Short+Stories

Short Story Reminders
====Remember that normal, everyday settings are usually the most effective. We don't need an elaborate setting in a short story. Like the two clips below exemplify, each uses normal material that we encounter every day, but it is how they use it that becomes important. Chuck Testa is just a taxidermist, but nope, you'll never forget him. The Axis of Awesome use four chords and popular songs that we hear regularly, but by putting them together in an unique way, it becomes memorable.====

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50 Best/Worst Similes from High School Writing Classes
====The link above will take you to some of the worst, yet most memorable, similes you'll ever find. In writing personal narratives, coming up with vivid details is important, but they should stay with the tone and voice of your piece.====