There is no one way to write a short story, but these are a few common pitfalls that many new writers fall into. There are exceptions to all of these, but if you're new to the short form, be on the lookout for these!
by Reedsy
1. Not giving the characters anything active to do
2. Trying to do the work of a novel in a short story
3. Not having a specific and narrow focus
4. Withholding too much information
5. A lackluster title or first sentence
6. Choosing a protagonist without something interesting to offer
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