In a recent SinC-Up Tip, author Kathleen Marple Kalb, who also writes as Nikki Knight, shared insights on the value of writing short stories.

Here’s a sample from what she shared:

• Short stories are satisfying and fun to write.
• You can try out characters and plots you’ve been thinking about.
• It provides a great break from longer projects.
• If you’re unpublished, short stories can get your work and your characters in front of agents and editors.
• If you’re already published, you can reach new readers.

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