Write a Short Story in a Weekend - CH 5

Final Touches

Polishing and Sharing Your Story

This chapter is about final touches and putting your story out into the world.

Polishing Like a Pro

Reading it out loud helps catch awkward phrasing or generally clunky sentences.

Cut filler words and reduce any unnecessary words such as “basically,” “really,” and “just”.

Use good formatting with short paragraphs, and strong opening and closing sentences.

Sharing Your Story. Where to submit it. Medium, Substack, or flash fiction contests.

“Imperfect action.” A story shared is a win—focus on completion, not perfection.

Celebrate Small Wins

Now it’s time to celebrate finishing a short story in one weekend. It’s an accomplishment!

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