I picked this book up yesterday at Barnes. How To Write a Short Story by SparkNotes. I always flip through before I buy, and I liked. I am already working on the first exercise. The book is only $7.95 and cheaper used from other sites.
What else would I would like to share? Oh, yes. I learned right away that I don't need to put down as much material as I first thought. I learned the difference between a short story, a novella, and a novel. I was falling into the novella category, at first, but my true intent is to write a short story. Such a relief. This is the perfect starting point for an extreme novice like myself.
I was frustrated at first at not being able to sit down here at the computer and write immediately, but I find that I don't need to become a stressed out maniac and get it ALL done right away. I am just starting my adventure, I can't off myself at the very start. I'd be like that black guy who gets it right at the beginning of the first Jurassic Park movie. Pitiful. Then I would lose all motivation, and my short story book would find a nice drawer to live in.
I am happy today because I got in this post before 8PM AND I am not drooping with exhaustion. I am excited because maybe soon I will have some actual material to share.
ALMOST FORGOT!! I just discovered this today. If you have children, grown or not, you will appreciate this book, "Go The F*** to Sleep". I was about to pee on myself in the bookstore, I was laughing so hard. Sam Jackson delivers the narrative for the e-book version. If you've already heard of it, you can pass on the click. Enjoy!
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