When you start submitting your short fiction to editors for consideration, the cover letter portion can seem incredibly daunting. What goes into a short story cover letter? And how do you learn to write a short story cover letter that impresses first readers and editors? Let this quick-and-dirty how-to guide be your guide. What Is … Continue reading How to Write an Impressive Short Story Cover Letter
I love stories about what happens after the curtain closes on the tales we know and love. The fourth Short Story of the Day, Sofia Samatar's "Selkie Stories Are for Losers," does exactly that. This contemporary fantasy wells up with emotion where you least expect it, and I can't wait for you to dive in. … Continue reading Short Story of the Day #4: “Selkie Stories Are for Losers” by Sofia Samatar
After This Is How You Lose the Time War, I'll read anything Amal El-Mohtar writes. The third Short Story of the Day is "Seasons of Glass and Iron," a quiet love story that blends a few classic fairytales into one hopeful narrative. Why "Seasons of Glass and Iron"? A lot of my favorite fairytales—"The Necklace … Continue reading Short Story of the Day #3: “Seasons of Glass and Iron” by Amal El-Mohtar