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.
E.V. Sparrow 