Short stories may be small, but they are mighty! With the weight of a novel stripped away, great short stories strike directly at the heart of their topics. Often maligned as the novel’s poor cousin, the short story medium has produced some of the most beloved works of fiction.

A lot of world-building goes into an adventure short story, yet not so much that it seems overwhelming — in other words, just enough to leave you wanting more. Looking for more adventure short stories?

Our collection of inspirational short stories is fueled by our weekly short story contest. Every week, writers from around the world come together to write stories based on themed writing prompts. We gathered the best of them at the top of the page, highlighting stories that have either been shortlisted or have won.

2020年11月30日 · Plottr: Best for visual story mapping; Campfire: Best for worldbuiling; Sudowrite: Best for AI-assisted writing; Other book-writing tools worth mentioning

2025年1月6日 · Discover the six essential elements that make up every great story, and learn how you can incorporate them in your writing.

Kickstart your story with this random name generator that has 1,000,000+ good names to inspire you. Sort using filters such as language, gender, and fantasy — and even discover the meaning behind your favorites.

2018年9月17日 · Here's how to identify the protagonist and antagonist of any story, with clear definitions and examples! Plus learn to write great rivalries of your own.

2019年7月11日 · Show, don’t tell is a writing technique in which story and characters are related through sensory details and actions rather than exposition. It fosters a more immersive writing style for the reader, allowing them to “be in the room” with the characters.

Looking for a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and holding your breath? Don’t skip our collection of thriller short stories.

2018年5月31日 · By understanding parts of their life that readers might not discover during the course of the story, an author can better understand that character’s life, personality, motivations, and their function within a story. In this post, we will show you our three-part process for assembling a character profile.