#184: How to Write Short Stories with Sarah Hall, Jonathan Escoffery & Niamh Mulvey — Building Worlds in Small Spaces, Research That Sparks Story, Writing Endings That Feel Inevitable (Compilation)

About this episode

Acclaimed short fiction writers discuss techniques for writing immersive short stories.

Acclaimed short fiction writers Sarah Hall, Jonathan Escoffery, and Niamh Mulvey on building immersive worlds in compressed spaces, grounding stories in real human stakes, and writing openings and endings that transform both character and reader.

People in this episode

Hosts: Parul Bavishi, Matthew Trinetti

Guests: Sarah Hall, Jonathan Escoffery, Niamh Mulvey

Topics covered

• short stories
• writing techniques
• character development
• story structure
• world-building

Keywords

• short fiction
• writing endings
• building worlds
• story research
• human stakes

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Organizations: London Writers' Salon

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