"Extraordinary Short Story Writing" by Steven Otfinoski is a guide designed to inspire and instruct aspiring writers in the craft of short fiction. It delves into the elements that make a short story compelling, including character development, plot structure, and thematic depth. Through engaging examples and practical exercises, Otfinoski encourages writers to explore their unique voices and experiment with various styles. The book emphasizes the importance of brevity and precision in storytelling, guiding readers to create impactful narratives that resonate with readers. It serves as a valuable resource for both beginners and seasoned writers looking to refine their skills. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called F. W. Prep .

This book has been graded for interest at 13-18 years.

There are 127 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2005 by Turtleback Books .

Steven Otfinoski has been writing for more than three decades. He is the author of Nineteenth-Century Writers in the American Profiles series, Great Black Writers, African Americans in the Performing Arts, Latinos in the Arts, and many other books for Facts On File and Chelsea House.