tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post7146580007047291668..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Exploring Genres - Short FictionJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-31156271587707371542017-10-08T14:33:23.897+10:002017-10-08T14:33:23.897+10:00Thanks for expounding the features of shorter fict...Thanks for expounding the features of shorter fiction, Jeanette. I've been writing some short works recently, and it's interesting how easily that concise, single plot focus can get hazy when only writing novel-length work for a while. I think writing short fiction's a great way of developing one's writing skills. I just need to take my own advice more frequently. LOLAdele Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413445554710215786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-64076767106538405172017-10-03T08:32:35.399+10:002017-10-03T08:32:35.399+10:00Thanks, Linsey. I'm enjoying reading short fic...Thanks, Linsey. I'm enjoying reading short fiction too. It's a great way to sample different authors Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-2384119941862613522017-10-02T20:39:21.348+10:002017-10-02T20:39:21.348+10:00Hi Jenny, thanks so much for this post. It's g...Hi Jenny, thanks so much for this post. It's great to get clarification about the different types of short fiction and word counts along with examples. Very informative and interesting. <br />I've really enjoyed getting into the short stories from yourself and others that you've mentioned above. Linseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15238030299971383153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-45306335985792185552017-10-02T17:44:43.403+10:002017-10-02T17:44:43.403+10:00Thanks, Rita. Ther is also something to be said fo...Thanks, Rita. Ther is also something to be said for a long, rich read - whether historical or speculative fiction. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-17637638095549624942017-10-02T17:42:44.738+10:002017-10-02T17:42:44.738+10:00Thanks, Jeanette. Glad you found it helpful. Thanks, Jeanette. Glad you found it helpful. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-20677547470994359692017-10-02T17:41:52.593+10:002017-10-02T17:41:52.593+10:00Thanks Nola. I've loved your short stories in ...Thanks Nola. I've loved your short stories in GOL and Futurevision and think a novella linked to your novels world is a great idea - once the novel is finished 😊 Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-10865716173313138552017-10-02T17:39:04.583+10:002017-10-02T17:39:04.583+10:00Yes, agreed. I enjoyed your story in Glimpsed of L...Yes, agreed. I enjoyed your story in Glimpsed of Light, Lynne. It took me a few goes to to keep a story within cooee of the word limit. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-79415267575940979532017-10-02T17:36:28.397+10:002017-10-02T17:36:28.397+10:00Thanks for this very informative and interesting P...Thanks for this very informative and interesting Post, Jenny. What a talented lot of writers you are. There's a lot be said about keeping it short and sweet.<br />I keep telling myself that when I launch into my long historicals :) Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-52780343164445064012017-10-02T17:04:05.789+10:002017-10-02T17:04:05.789+10:00Thanks Jenny, I found that very helpful. I often w...Thanks Jenny, I found that very helpful. I often wonder how long each of the short fiction things are meant to be. Congratulations on your own success. Jeanette Grant-Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691677119939194892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-38136967912113335952017-10-02T16:52:00.510+10:002017-10-02T16:52:00.510+10:00Thanks for that run-down, Jenny, and congratulatio...Thanks for that run-down, Jenny, and congratulations on all the short stories/novellas you've had published in the last few years. They're harder to write than they look, but very rewarding when you manage to pull it off just right. I've had a problem with scope in the past (i.e. thinking of novel-length ideas for short stories), so there's a real skill in paring it back. I really like what you and Adam have done with your novellas too. Would love to have a go at that myself - when the novel's finished - LOL Thanks for sharing.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-46009141614164402692017-10-02T16:49:20.531+10:002017-10-02T16:49:20.531+10:00I really liked the short story you had in Glimpses...I really liked the short story you had in Glimpses of Light, Lynne. Would be good to see more of them.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-86029052424067058702017-10-02T12:33:16.680+10:002017-10-02T12:33:16.680+10:00I liked reading short stories but don't usuall...I liked reading short stories but don't usually seem able to write them. Lucky for me, I know plenty of people who can. :-)Lynne Stringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03482326578634252234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-63036470391935621662017-10-02T10:23:52.426+10:002017-10-02T10:23:52.426+10:00Thanks, Paula. I think you're right, the short...Thanks, Paula. I think you're right, the shorter the piece the harder it is to pull it off. That said, it's still fun to read and it can be a powerful medium. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-45762205947086075052017-10-02T09:49:40.990+10:002017-10-02T09:49:40.990+10:00Hi Jenny, what a great post. I think that as the l...Hi Jenny, what a great post. I think that as the length of a piece gets shorter, the talent to pull it off in some ways increases. I've read quite a few of those you've mentioned and aim to get through the others too. And it's been great to see more of them increase in popularity, as you've mentioned. Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-8746068155718549452017-10-02T08:38:18.474+10:002017-10-02T08:38:18.474+10:00Thanks, Anusha. I agree, they are fun to write. I...Thanks, Anusha. I agree, they are fun to write. I love the talent in our group 😊Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-60551575719952066772017-10-02T08:27:58.498+10:002017-10-02T08:27:58.498+10:00Wow! An excellent post Jenny with lots of breadth ...Wow! An excellent post Jenny with lots of breadth and depth to it. Thanks for spelling it out so well. We writers are spoilt for choice in such a range of stories we can write. Short stories are fun to create I do agree. And make a good read too. Well done on all that you've achieved. Loved seeing the covers of stories written by many in CWD including yours Jenny. Good stuff!Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.com