Articles for tag: John Updike, Short Fiction, Zoetrope

The Holy Grails of Short Fiction Markets

Many of us make a career in writing non-fiction, whether it’s articles for Associated Content, for magazines, or books. Short fiction is an entirely different animal. Usually short fiction is harder to get published than non-fiction, but it can be very rewarding. Before you give up on writing altogether, try submitting to smaller markets and ...

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The Best Quotes on Dreams

From dreams come true to nightmares, dreams have been the impetus of nearly everyone’s actions at some point. Much has been said about dreams, and through dreams, through the years. Here are some of the very best quotes on dreams… Hope is a waking dream. —Aristotle I know how men in exile feed on dreams ...

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How to Find Themes in Literature

Writing a literary essay on themes can be hard if you don’t know what the themes are in the story or how to find them. That’s usually the case with most students who are used to writing about literature. Digging into the very heart of a story or novel can be hard, but it doesn’t ...

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A&P; by John Updike: Analysis

In the short story “A&P;” author John Updike describes in detail what a boy’s infatuation can lead him to do. Updike also does what every short story author tries to do, he In the short story “A&P;” author John Updike describe the setting and customers with great detail, while giving the characters names that subtlety ...