Summer Blog 2: Elements of an Effective Short Story

Visit the following links below to read, discuss and take notes on the Elements of an Effective Short Story.  YOU MUST VISIT AT LEAST TWO SITES FIRST! Since this is our new genre of study for Creative Writing, you are to respond to the following blog after you have gathered yours notes and discussed at your group tables.

Elements for an Effective short story

http://www.aaronshep.com/youngauthor/elements.html


http://users.aber.ac.uk/jpm/ellsa/ellsa_elements.html


http://homepage.ntu.edu.tw/~karchung/Short_story.pdf


http://quickbase.intuit.com/blog/2012/12/10/tips-for-effective-storytelling-at-work/


http://www.fictionfactor.com/articles/short.html



Which element of the Short Story writing do you consider to be the MOST important for ANY Short Story?

Why do you consider this element most important? Give details based on your own experiences as well as using any of the facts you found while you were researching.'


Remember to include your name for identification of your posting BEFORE you post your blog. Any "No Name" blog would not be acknowledged for assessment!

Happy blogging!