Fiction University Has a New Column: Focus on Short Fiction!

By Janice Hardy, @Janice_Hardy

Short fiction used to just be short stories, but these days, shorter works are a vital part of an author’s body of work.

This site has mostly focused on novels in the past, but that’s about to change. Short fiction is a growing market, and one that writers should seriously consider, even if they’re not a short story writer.

Because short fiction isn’t just about short stories.

Short fiction is a way to release more stories to your readers.
Look at your favorite authors—odds are they have novellas mixed in with their series, side stories that weren’t focused on in the main storyline, or tales told from secondary characters. Maybe they’re prequels or epilogues for fans who want to know more about the characters they love.

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