HOW TO WRITE A SHORT STORY OUTLINE | Secrets From A Short Story Writer | Outline For Beginners

How to write a short story outline Secrets From A Short Story Writer | Outline For Beginners

There are a lot of different ways to plot out a short story -- this is the way that works best for me. When I have no idea what I want to write about, this outline formula works every single time.

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[kaden]

I struggle with short stories because I always tend to flesh it out too much and include too many details which then makes it into an actual story rather than a short story. This video helped me a ton, thank you so much for being straightforward and detailed with your vidoe!

[melissavalentinereadablemv]

Thank you! All the outlining videos are for novels. I needed something for short stories, because I want to master that. It would be awesome if you had a generic, printable version of this outline that we could all use.

[SportsBoss]

FACINATING! In under 10 minutes you taught me more about writing a short story - learning how to build characters, conflict and transformation - than I have from anyone else so far. Using an example like you did perfectly illustrated these elements of creating a successful short story. I'm 68 years old, but I've been haunted by a short story class I took in high school. I had to write a short story for the final grade, and I received a good grade for it. But personally, I was very disappointed in myself. I thought my ending was horrible and a cop-out. I have pretty good writing skills but it's bothered me for a very long time because in my mind, my creation fell "short" you might say, of my expectations and confidence I had for this project. I think your clear and encouraging video will give me the motivation to try again. Thank you for this video. Well done!!

[FrancisGo.]

I didn't expect this level of writing wisdom. This is probably the best single piece of advice I've ever gotten on the process.

But I did get other great advice over the course of years.

[helenstuart]

This is what I've been needing. I'm going to watch this over and over because I have ADHD and I need to incorporate this genius lesson into my writing today.

[alexandriakotsifas]

its so difficult to find straightforward and genuinely helpful advice for writing on youtube. Thanks for this!!

[ashtonjaymes]

This was really helpful. I took notes while you're talking. I think for my very first short story I will use your priest scenario as a prompt :) thank you so much! My 2021 goal is to write 2 short stories per month for the whole year.

[spricegtr]

This is really a fantastic lesson. In a lot of books, blogs, and videos, people talk about what the different elements are but in an abstract way. The concrete examples you give in this really make the concepts clear. I had several aha moments here. Thanks.

[tysonpop]

I couldn't think of anything to write for a project and this helped me sooo much with the brainstorming process! thank you so so much for the help.

[justinstorm]

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[cj-bihz]

Oh my god this solves EVERYTHING!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I have a week to write a 5k word short story for a scholarship.

[klleptic]

This was super helpful to listen to and such a clear story example to help illustrate your points!

[jessemusic]

Thanks! This really helps with writer's block. Anyone can think of a simple character, and the rest is intuitive. It makes writing seem less daunting with a simple outline.

[newtoatheism]

I’m dipping my pencil into short stories to unload my brain of novel ideas that could pose a threat to my current novel

[JoeyPaulOnline]

Great tips! I've never been able to write a short story but may give this a go!

[jessicakasimir]

That was probably the best and most practicable explanation of how to outline an interesting short story. I am honestly a bit baffled right now. Thank you!

[retrospaceangel_]

Hi Syd. I'm doing a short story assignment for a college course and this video was so helpful! Your video just clicked (: Definitely subscribing. Thank you

[chaitanyakanoriaofficial]

I enjoyed learning from you. I could sense a compassionate human being in you. Thanks for bringing yourself out for everyone 🙏😊

[rachelgregory]

I use these videos all the time in my creative writing class. They are so super helpful with showing my students all the nuances as well as the mechanics of creative writing.

[AnnaP-xjou]

I haven't found a lot on plotting short stories so this video was super helpful!