Starting a story can be very difficult, but it’s equally important to craft an opening passage that captures your reader’s attention and gets the narrative humming along. In this video, I examine how some of the authors whose stories are immortalized in The Best American Short Stories 2012 fulfilled their responsibilities in their opening sentences. Continue reading »
Title of Work and its Form: “A Voice in the Night,” short story Author: Steven Millhauser Date of Work: 2012 Where the Work Can Be Found: The piece made its debut in the December 10, 2012 issue of The New Yorker. As of this writing, the story is available online without a subscription. “A Voice in the … Continue reading »
Title of Work and its Form: “Miracle Polish,” short story Author: Steven Millhauser Date of Work: 2011 Where the Work Can Be Found: The story premiered in the November 14, 2011 issue of The New Yorker. As of this writing, you can read “Miracle Polish” right here. Heidi Pitlor and Tom Perrotta chose the story … Continue reading »