A sense of belonging

A Sense of Belonging begins with a comprehensive account of the basic elements of short story writing (theme, characterization, plot, setting and style), and gives readers a step-by-step guide to writing their own short stories. Each story is accompanied by a selection of carefully graded activities which range from straightforward comprehension to a detailed analysis of structure and technique. Readers are encouraged to make comparisons between stories, evaluate the effectiveness of dialogue and imagery, and comment on the appropriateness of the writer’s style to the story being told.