How do I get started with short stories?With novels there are plenty of charts and conversations centered on which ones are considered the best and worth reading, but not so much with short stories. Where do I start to see if I like them?
>>23617470I haven’t checked the sticky in a minute but I seem to recall there being a short story section on the wikiWhat kind of thing do you like? Reading Dubliners is going to be different from a Lovecraft collection. Many famous novelists have also written short story collections, check the bibliography of your favourite writers
A few authors come to mind:ChekhovMunroDickLlosaBorgesde MaupassantCarverRunyon
Short stories are for students, teachers, editors, and writers. literally no reason to read them if you don't fall into that category.
>>23617480My taste isn't very refined since I've been reading fiction for about a year and a half. Kek never thought to check the sticky though and looking over charts now, thanks.>>23617498Thanks>>23617516I'm something of a writer
>>23617516And there’s no reason to be on 4chan unless you’re fucking brain dead, so look who’s talking.Reading is a leisure activity, it’s fine and even preferable to engage with greater and lesser forms of writing.
>>23617527That anon doesn't believe what he types. It's a arbitrary opinion he has summoned for this thread for (You)s.
Brian Evenson
