Lighthouse Warns

Published by

Sparrow World

August 5, 2017

This ten-word story was from when I challenged myself to write tighter. My patient and helpful critique group pointed out the redundancy in most of my short stories. Without their honesty, I’d never have published thirteen.

Word choice is the number one factor in how to tighten and focus. If you’re a writer, click on my freebie—Write Mighty Tight for some ideas.

#hangtenstories 246– Seashore, posted on Twitter for ten-word stories.

*I painted this dramatic story in acrylic watercolor & pen.

I’m E.V. Sparrow

Coffee imbiber, chocolate connoisseur (sugar free please, so I don’t have to give it up), and the studier of personalities. My current book series of 3 is historical fiction inspired by my quirky great grandfather on my dad’s side of the family tree. On October 27, 2024, The BookFest Awards bestowed First Place in General Historical Fiction upon it! Stunningly unexpected.

Book 2 focuses on his sister’s life, and Book 3 reveals some of his son’s life.

According to many rumors, authors never stop learning. I’m studying and reading cozy mysteries for future projects. I’ve convinced myself I’ve adjusted to the black hole of writing and the author’s life. Why not add more challenges? What could happen?

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