[header] How to write a mystery short story [title] Know the scope of your story. [step] A short story is usually between 5 , 000 and 10 , 000 words, but may be as long as 20 , 000 words (80 pages, double-spaced). The author h.g wells said that it's a short story if you can read it in half an hour.
[header] How to write a mystery short story [title] Know the scope of your story. [step] A short story is usually between 5 , 000 and 10 , 000 words, but may be as long as 20 , 000 words (80 pages, double-spaced). The author h.g wells said that it's a short story if you can read it in half an hour.
This is because the writer must also jump from one paragraph to the next quickly, before it gets too boring to keep going. But it's slightly easier if you've got a half-hour hand. To write a mystery within this limited space means that you'll have to make every word count. Furthermore, you'll have to make sure your mystery short story includes these elements : [substeps] A crime of some sort, usually a murder. Even though it's seven-to-nine minutes long, a half-hour read also means you need to get the ideas of your story started as soon as possible. [title] Think of your story as a book. However, it can be more complex if you think it's more complex. [title] Don't forget to answer all of the questions at the end of each page.