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Short Story: If I Fell

I will never forget the day I met you. Or maybe it was at night. You were sitting with some friends of mine as I made my way back from...

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And Now We Wait...

Waiting to hear back from an agent or an editor about whether your work has been accepted is probably the most nerve wracking thing for a...

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An Unlikely Damsel

An Unlikely Damsel by Stella B. James You’ve heard the story of the princess trapped in the tower, the damsel in distress awaiting her...

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How to Handle Rejection Letters

Rejection letters are a dreaded topic among writers. Either you've experienced them or you're so afraid of them you're second guessing...

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Only the Moon Sees

Only the Moon Sees by Stella B. James ‘I see the moon, and the moon sees me.’ Her voice carries on the night breeze as it winds its way...

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How to Submit Your Short Stories

In my last post, I explained various ways you can find magazines to submit your writing to. In this post, I'll be explaining how you...

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Where to Submit Your Short Stories

When I started out writing short stories, I thought the only place to submit them was through writing contests. I had no idea the amount...

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Why Write Short Stories?

Alright, here it goes: My first post on what I've learned about getting my short stories published. Remember, these posts are solely told...

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Getting Your Short Story Published

I've been writing short stories for a little over a year now, and have had many of them published. I asked my followers on my Instagram...