2 – Outline

Thankfully, the outlining process for a short story is much easier than a full novel, but I do still advise creating one in order to have a cohesive flow throughout the story.

This is definitely useful for those of you who prefer outlining versus just writing by the seat of your pants.

Here’s what your outline should encompass for a short story:

• The point of view you’ll use

• How you’ll start the story

• How you’ll get from the beginning to the main issue

• What happens at the “climax” (yes, even short stories have one!)

• Resolution of the main issue
• The very end

Keep in mind that your short story can end very abruptly or you can flesh it out until there’s a satisfying ending.

This is really up to you as an author to decide.