6 Short Story Collections to Look Forward to in 2019

Can Short Stories Still Shock?

Modes once heralded as avant-garde now linger among the array of strategies available to any writer.

10 “What if” scenarios to help you write your next short story!

WHAT IF… …everyone around you is imaginary? …your parents really aren’t who they claim to be? …we’re in the Matrix? …we’re dreaming? …we have a…

Benefits of reading short stories (infographic)

In digital times, short stories may turn out to be the most effective tool of a revival of reading. Their major benefit?…

Why Children's Writers Should Write & Publish Short Stories

Suzanne Kamata, author of Gadget Girl: The Art of Being Invisible, explains the value of writing short stories for children and teenagers.

What to Read When You Want Short Stories

A list of books to celebrate the release of the forthcoming anthology, Everyday People: The Color of Life!

Craving a Read? Short Story Dispensers Weave Tales For Free

A number of short story dispensers have been installed in public spaces in the French city of Grenoble.

Want more Love, Death + Robots? Read these 17 short stories online

Write A Short Story And We'll Reveal Which Powerpuff Girl You're Most Like

13 Poetry Collections For People Who Think They Don't Like Poetry

When I was first asked to make a list of poetry collections for people who think they don't like poetry, my first thought was, "Well, isn't that just abo...

Just How Much Do You Value Your Stuff?

Let’s face it : Americans love their stuff. From childhood baseball card collections to that new flat-screen television, people can develop an emotional at

How a Decor-Loving English Professor Displays Her Book Collection

As author of the (hilarious) decor satire book Decorating a Room of One’s Own, this literature professor can’t resist a good book — or its cover. Get a glimpse inside her curiosity-shop home and see how every room, wall and nook becomes a little library.

What To Do with an Inherited Collection

Ms. Smith’s inheritance is unique in the value of the works she didn’t know about in her mother’s attic. But her initial feeling of being overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do with a family member’s collection, whether valuable or sentimental, is not. Inheriting cash is pretty straightforward. But collectibles?...

How to Start an Art Collection—and the 5 Galleries that Will Help It Grow

You too can be an art mogul—if you plan ahead and learn the ropes.

How to Move a Priceless Art Collection

If you’re an avid art collector, then you are probably aware that the biggest threat facing your c...

3 Tips for Displaying Your Art Collection at Home

Significant works of art require being exhibited in a way that does them justice....

How To Start An Art Collection (Without Being A Millionaire)

It's one of the most rewarding ways to invest your money, and it's not as difficult as you think

How to start your own art collection

Have you ever wondered why people start collecting art? At a glance, it may seem like an unprofitable and energy-draining hobby, but the reality is, in fact, more optimistic than you can...

How to Prune Your Book Collection, According to Professional Book People

“So many books, so little time” might be an eye-rolling slogan slightly worse than “Keep calm and carry on,” but it’s also literally true. As is “so many books, so little space.” When you have too many books, how do you decide which ones to get rid of? We asked authors, publishers, and booksellers (all notorious book hoarders) how they keep control of their home libraries.

How Cruise Ships Are Building Gallery-Worthy Art Collections

There's much more to cruise art collections than meets the eye.

4 Things Writers Should Know About Beta Readers

Looking for beta readers to read your story? There are 4 things every writer should know about beta readers before they begin.