Similarities in the Plotting Process for Short and Long Fiction

Whether a plotter or pantser , all fiction authors walk into a story with some kind of idea or plan. They have some insight into the story they want to tell or explore, including central characters, setting, or conflict. These elements and planning are essential when writing both short fiction and long fiction. Neil V. Young, author and technical writer, believes that writing short fiction can help all authors streamline their writing processes, and he explains the similarities in plotting short...