Short stories have a unique power—they capture deep emotion, human conflict, and moral insight in just a few pages. Over the centuries, certain works have transcended time and language, becoming ...

Moral Disorder, 11 interconnected stories that cover seven decades in the life of one Canadian woman and her troubled family, is Atwood's first short-story collection in 15 years. The links between ...

If I had to nit-pick between a novel and a short story, I would still choose a short story. And, not because its shortin length and is easy to finish, but because it takes a great deal of effort and ...

First hone your craft via the short story, says Malachi McIntosh, former editor of literary magazine Wasafari. Then you can attempt the novel. I think I’m a bit of an accidental short story writer.

Every parent wants their children to develop a connection with books. Reading stories not only develops a kid’s vocabulary ...