18.52: Writing Inside The Box
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"Your short story should definitely be a novel." It\'s something writers are often told when they write short stories. What tips and tricks can you use to keep your idea within the length of the story you\'re trying to tell? We dive into worldbuilding in miniature, pacing, and character development. We also think about where you can edit your writing down\\u2014whether it\\u2019s words, plot threads, or characters.\\xa0
Homework:\\xa0
Write a scene with two different endings - one that puts a button on the story (for short fiction) and one that asks a new question (for a novel). Identify what else would need to change for each to make those endings work.
Thing of the Week:\\xa0
Scenes From a Multiverse by Jon Rosenberg
Credits: Your hosts for this episode were Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler. It was produced by Emma Reynolds, recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.
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