Write a story in which the narrator refuses to tell the story. Permit the narrator to come close to telling the story—perhaps ...

This week’s story, “The Depletion Prompts,” uses the idea of writing prompts for its structure. When did you start thinking of this approach? The narrator of the story—and the second-person ...

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Writing short stories presents a unique challenge, requiring a careful balance of creativity, structure, and brevity. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), writers now have access to tools ...