Ten reasons to love short stories
Short stories are a great way to enjoy reading, they offer us an immediate and immersive experience in one hit.
A short story provides all the satisfaction of a good novel and you can read it completely in your coffee break. Let me give you ten reasons to love short stories.
1. Variety
Short stories come in various genres, styles, and themes. They cater to diverse tastes and each story offers something new.
2. Brevity
A short story can be enjoyed in one sitting. If you have an hour to spare, a short story is a great way to spend it.
3. Emotional impact
A short story can have all the qualities of a great novel. It can pack an emotional punch within its well-chosen words and structure.
4. Imagination
Good writers try out ideas in short stories. Many short stories are imaginative, exploring themes and experimenting with language.
5. Character Development
Characters in short stories can be memorable. The inner lives, motivations, conflicts and feelings of a well-developed character can all be contained in a good short story.
6. Literary craftmanship
A good short story is well crafted. Many writers publish short stories before novels. Literary craftmanship is essential and is a complex mix of technique and attention to detail.
7. Rewarding
A short story can stay with you for a long time. The brevity does not make it any less interesting or powerful. A short story can be read multiple times and enjoyed again and again.
8. Discovery
Readers can discover new writers. Exposure to new writers through a short story collection can take us on new reading journeys. These same writers move on to writing great novels.
9. The full package
A short story contains all the ingredients for a satisfying reading experience. A well-crafted story can take you on a memorable journey. Sometimes they leave you wondering long after the story is over.
10. Understanding
Short stories capture the vast experience of people’s lives. Journeys into imaginative worlds help us understand our world just a little bit better.
