When Nobel Prize-winning Canadian short story writer Alice Munro died in May, the media was full of praise for her work and many heartfelt tributes followed in the spring and summer. And for ...

Science fiction author Ted Chiang wishes he could write faster. His entire body of work from the last 34 years almost completely fits into two book-length collections of short stories, and he says he ...

Science fiction author Ted Chiang wrote the short story that became the movie "Arrival." He talks with host Scott Detrow. If, like me, you are a fan of the science fiction author Ted Chiang, you know ...

Sometimes you’re in the mood for a slice of science fiction but you haven’t got the time to embark on a Red Mars or a Dune. All hail, then, the sci-fi short story, bringing you a slice of the weird, ...

In her new collection, San Francisco short story writer Lori Ostlund delivers nine tales about finding your place, exploring your desire and battling your fears. Long known for her captivating syntax ...

The Toronto Star Short Story contest opens tomorrow and invites all aspiring published authors to take part. The winning stories will be published in the Toronto Star and on thestar.com, one of the ...

Award-winning writer and UAL Short Courses creative writing tutor Joanna Pocock tells us about her new book and shares her advice for beginners.

Samrat Upadhyay reflects on his writing journey and discusses how his work has evolved from strict realism to the imaginative ...