I have spoken so much about short stories or rather stories that it must have raised questions in your mind what exactly are they and how to make them?
Well! Good for you that this site precisely covers this topic in detail which will, I am sure, will not only enhance your knowledge about stories but will also make you a great story-teller which you will be doing in the future for your grandchildren!
So, let’s begin!
Most of the short stories are part of fiction which means that they are not related to any real event; however, sometimes the writer deliberately makes them look as if it is just a fiction.
Anyways, these stories are kept in mind that whosoever is reading it is either short on time or can’t grasp long stories. Whichever is the case, short stories serve two purposes: entertainment from the front-end and moral teaching from the back-end.
Though short stories have their own identity but still, some view them as an ultra squeezed form of a novel. Just like novels, they too have characters, plots, introduction, body, and end.
Moral Context of Short Stories
Stories, especially short stories may look too small to have anything meaningful in them other than the entertainment value, but this is where the masses go wrong.
Remember the adage: “Big things come in small packages“. They always contain some moral messages behind them which makes them not only powerful but also helpful in shaping the minds of the youngsters.
There’s another axiom that says, “Catch them young“, which means that when the kids are at their tender age, start filling their mind with the meaningful and civilization worthy ideas.
The society doesn’t become beautiful by itself, you have to make it. And when we teach them quality education, they grow-up to become quality human being which in turn will make the world a better place to live.
So, the short stories should never be taken for granted as they are the seed of wisdom, harmony, and righteousness that must be cultivated from the early days of life.
The more it gets poured into one’s heart, mind and soul, the more we see the prosperity, peace and love in the world.
Types of Short Stories
Well, short stories are of many types but the most common ones are as follows:
Fairy Tale: It is a story about a magical world where unseen, unheard and unthinkable creatures live with all the kind of magical surroundings. Though they mostly are written for children but even adults enjoy them likewise. Read More
Fiction: It is a story wherein imaginary people with imaginary events are created. It might sound like a fairy tale but here the characters are more real as it evokes more emotion. Read More
Horror: Horror stories belong to that genre that is intended to frighten its reader by inducing the feelings of terror and disgust. Usually, these kinds of stories are not meant for kids but for adults. Read More
Humor: These are the stories that relieve the tension from you by making your mood light-hearted with its funny punches. It being comic in nature can be read by readers of all ages. Read More
Suspense: It is a kind of story wherein the readers are glued till last as it kept adding suspense after suspense in a series of events. It evokes the feeling of uncertainty that something risky and unwanted is about to happen. Read More
Conclusion
It really doesn’t matter what genre you are choosing to write a short story. The point is that it should have a focus on the reader’s age, grasping capability, gender, and community considerations.
Once, all the ingredients are good to cook then you can start making and serving your story to a large audience.
Remember the maxim “first impression is the last impression”.
So don’t rush to become part of the crowd; instead, take your time, think what exactly you want to tell and then accordingly create your story. This will definitely set you apart from the crowd and will create a reputation for you.
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