My plan this year to write about fifty short stories and publish them in a series of collections of about 12-15,000 words each is coming along. I've just finished writing the fifth story for the first collection, which will be about 13,000 words altogether. I now have to revise and polish these stories, design a book cover, and publish them on Amazon. I'd like to get it done within one to two weeks. I also hope to write one or two new stories for the next collection while I'm finishing this first collection. It'll be a challenge. But I'm up for it.
I haven't felt this much excitement or optimism about writing in a very long time. I've basically accomplished my goal thus far. I'm eager to see how it all plays out. Sometimes, I wonder if I'll ever work on a novel again. This is just so much more pleasant. The requirements for a short story are much different than those for a novel, much looser. I guess the question is, do I have fifty stories in me. A couple of months ago, I wasn't sure I had even one story within me. So putting out five in about five weeks has surprised me, pleasantly.
This is really exciting actually. Sounds as if you're on a bit of a roll sir.
ReplyDelete50?!?! I definitely don't have 50 waiting on tap. I don't even have 5 waiting on tap. Almost all my short stories "erupt" as fully-formed ideas. I can't seem to "pants" my way through a short like I can a full manuscript. Here's to hoping you find much success with your new direction!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jeff. I don't actually have fifty stories in mind. I'm not even sure what the next one will be. But fifty stories is what I hope to produce.
ReplyDeleteAwesome news! What a goal! I would love to read your collection when finished.
ReplyDeleteThat's absolutely wonderful, Richard!
ReplyDelete50 short stories is a huge amount. I doubt I will be able to write that number in one year.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!!! You sure do like big challenges. lol. Have fun.
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