Type: Interview
Author: Sarah Hall
Subject: The Short Story
Year: 2011

Acclaimed author Sarah Hall offers an engaging look at the craft of short story writing, exploring how a writer can create character, atmosphere and an entire world within a very limited space. Hall reflects on the precision the form demands, from choosing what to reveal and what to leave unsaid to creating emotional impact in just a few pages. For writers and readers interested in fiction, the interview provides a thoughtful insight into why the short story remains a powerful literary form.