Niko LaamanenFounder, Publisher at Konsensus Network

The Challenge of Writing Short Fiction Why We Love It

3 Apr 2025 · 0 min

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In this segment from the YouTube video "The Challenge of Writing Short Fiction – Why We Love It," the speaker reflects on the inherent difficulty of short fiction, noting that it is challenging both to write well and to read effectively. Despite these challenges, the speaker frames short fiction as a rewarding artistic endeavor. They also argue that short stories are well-suited to contemporary, fast‑paced lifestyles, suggesting that broader adoption could align with modern listening and reading habits.

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I mean, short fiction is difficult. It's difficult to read and difficult to write well. It's definitely a wonderful challenge. I think the reason why we haven't shifted and everybody's listening to short stories or reading short stories, I mean, that would very much fit our modern lifestyles, right?