Category Archives: Technique

Characterization in Sharon Solwitz’s “Alive”

Posted on January 13, 2014 by alex

Best American Short Stories 2012 – “Alive” by Sharon Solwitz Three years ago, a cousin I was very close to died in a car accident. Both of us were only children, born exactly a year apart, and we were the … Continue reading →

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Dialogue in Jess Walter’s “Anything Helps”

Posted on January 6, 2014 by alex

Best American Short Stories 2012 – “Anything Helps” by Jess Walter Dialogue in Jess Walter’s “Anything Helps” serves to develop characters, convey important plot elements, and create tension. But I hope it isn’t too much of a stretch to use … Continue reading →

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