Short Stories: June 02, 2021 Issue [#10792]
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 This week: Summer Stories
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1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
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About This Newsletter

Hello writers of short stories,

Summer is that time of year when you should attempt to create a lasting bit of fiction. *Sun*



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Summer Stories


*Sun* The long days of summer with kids home from school are upon us. I will be the first to admit that this is falling a little flat this year. At least where I am, the kids have been home for over a year. Once the school year is over though, they will not even have to learn online.

*Sun* Many people will be able to take some time off work this summer. The writers among us might be more busy with leisure things, or less busy. No matter which one it is, both hold promise for short story fodder.

*Sun* The break from the normal rhythm in summer can give you time to create new memories that turn into short stories. Because the time spent on vacation has a beginning and an ending, two major parts of a short story are built in. Now all that's left for you is to figure out what this summer's inciting incident is. What creates rising tension? What is the climax? And how do you resolve it all before summer is over?

*Sun* You can choose to be the stranger that comes to town and then leaves. You can welcome a stranger to town. You can go diving and be a human in the water. *FishB* *WaterDrop*

*Sun* If traveling or welcoming visitors is not practicable, then you can travel back in time. You can travel to a time when you were sent off to spend the summer with grandma or other relatives. Or you can turn the visit of a cousin for summer into a short story.

*Sun* Many American short story writers have summer stories that revolve around young people hanging out in cars close to lakes. Do you have such a story to tell? Was there any peril? Was it all harmless fun?

*Sun* Official kick-off is on June 21 for Summer Solstice. But as a writer, you get to make your own rules. Australia and New Zealand do it all the time! They don't even have summer when the Northern Hemisphere has summer! *Shock2* If it doesn't keep them from having summer blockbusters, then it shouldn't keep you from writing for summer before it's summer.

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Editor's Picks

 
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Bears Open in new Window. (E)
This story is one of several created while working near Yellowstone one summer.
#1130252 by QueenNormaJean snow?forgetit.. Author IconMail Icon

 
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The Ferry Open in new Window. (ASR)
The dreams began after the incident at summer camp nearly twenty years ago
#2250552 by Tileira Author IconMail Icon

 
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Two Summers Open in new Window. (E)
Traveling down the road of memories.
#1916177 by Kotaro Author IconMail Icon

 HUNTING DUALITY Open in new Window. (E)
What do you do when what you believe is different from what you grow up learning.
#2185604 by The Lady of Autumn Author IconMail Icon

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Chance of Rain Open in new Window. (18+)
In the summer of 1903, Niagara Falls and Haven’s faith run bone dry.
#2160635 by K Renée Author IconMail Icon

 
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Lesson Learned Open in new Window. (E)
The day Shoddy Powers pulled back his garage.
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Freedom Summer, Once More Open in new Window. (18+)
In the twilight between life and death, nightmares live on
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My Favorite Summer Open in new Window. (E)
Short short story. Summer love for kids staying with relatives while school's out.
#1598579 by Advent Pumpkin Author IconMail Icon

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Parenting Short Story Contest ~ CLOSED Open in new Window. (ASR)
Parenting is the funnest job ever! Or not? You tell me!
#1558020 by Annette Author IconMail Icon

 
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Quotation Inspiration: Official Contest Open in new Window. (ASR)
Use the quote provided to write a story and win big prizes!
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Quote Prompt for June 2021:
"I could never in a hundred summers get tired of this."
-- Susan Branch

 
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Ask & Answer

I received these replies to my last Short Stories newsletter "Workshop" Open in new Window. Would you like to join a short story writing workshop?

Bikerider Author Icon wrote: I enjoyed your May 6th Short Story Newsletter. Novel and short story workshops require a big-time commitment. While I would join a workshop, I don't think I could commit to running or sponsoring one. Are there any short story or novel workshops on WDC?

Quick-Quill Author Icon wrote: I joined the Novel workshop on WDc twice. I respect the teacher so much and I got the plot for my first book from the first class I took. It has become a favorite among readers all over. In fact (tongue in cheek) the used copy is selling for $940 HAHA
The Vanishing of Katherine Sullivan by Christina Weaver

Lilith 🎄 Christmas Cheer Author Icon wrote: Yes, I think I would like that very much!

PiriPica Author Icon wrote: Great idea!

D. Reed Whittaker Author Icon wrote: Details? Limited to short stories? Definition of a short story? Tit for tat - exchange reviews? Turnaround time? What do you mean by workshop? Sounds like a good idea. How would it differ from WDC contests?

AJBurchell- Australia Author Icon wrote: Yes! I want to write a short story for a local, Australian writing group who will use the top stories for an anthology for this year's winning writers!

Cobe Author Icon wrote: Yes!

Richard ~ Merry, Merry Author Icon wrote: Short Answer; Yes!

Serena Blade Author Icon wrote: sure, challenge the mind. :)

Jay O'Toole Author Icon wrote: That sounds like a great idea.
The Poet's Place has helped my poetry.
The Novel Workshop has helped my longer prose.
Short story workouts would help me to focus my ideas and presentation.
Yeah. I would definitely be interested in a short story writing workshop.

JCosmos Author Icon wrote: yes I would be interested. I have been an avid member of the Poet's corner which has helped me tremendously. A short story workshop would be awesome.

BakaBellflower Author Icon wrote: Interested, but not convinced. Maybe more info?

Grotto Author Icon wrote: Sounds great!

elephantsealer Author Icon wrote: I would be interested to join a short story writing workshop. However, I would like to know first what the workshop would be all about...

sabujava wrote: Yes, I want join it.

Dragonfly Author Icon wrote: yes *Geek*

Tadpole1 Author Icon wrote on May 10: Maybe. I’d like more info. *Smile*
Tadpole1 Author Icon wrote on May 25: Hey guys, Did this Short Story Workshop take off? Tadpole1

After seeing the replies, I wondered how many read the newsletter that went with it. There were several resources listed in the editor's picks as well as a whole paragraph describing what a short story workshop could look like.

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