Kicking off my new Short Fiction Friday series! This week, author Rhea Thomas shares her process and favorite tips for writing short stories.

In this month’s craft book lessons, I dive into John Truby’s The Anatomy of Story and share insights for fiction writing on character, conflict, and theme.

Should your novel be part of a series or a standalone story? Guest author Nancy Christie shares her journey—and what she’s learned—about making this important choice.