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What Writing Short Stories Taught Me About Becoming a Better Writer

I've written three short stories recently, and honestly, I was surprised by how much people liked them. The reads were limited, but the response made me...

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I've written three short stories recently, and honestly, I was surprised by how much people liked them. The reads were limited, but the response made me realize something: good writing isn't about sticking to one type of content, such as article writing. It's also about experimenting with different forms of writing and finding new ways to develop your skills.

How I've Started Writing Short Stories

What Writing Short Stories Taught Me About Becoming A Better Writer

Writing short stories wasn't something I enjoyed at school. I hated writing essays in class and during exams, and honestly, it used to hurt my fingers and wrists. I'm sure many of you experienced something similar during your school days.

Years later, that interest in thrillers eventually gave me the idea of trying to write short stories myself. When this platform introduced its book-writing feature, I was reluctant to try it because I'd never really written stories outside of school.

Then I realized that writing a book isn't simply about producing 30 chapters and publishing it. You need a strong hook, an interesting plot, and enough creativity to keep readers engaged.