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Shorties By Long is an ever-growing collection of 55-word short stories (based on the rules for 55 Word Fiction established by Steve Moss, Editor, New Times.) In a world of sound bites, 15-second commercials, music videos and high-speed PCs, Shorties are designed to deliver instant gratification to their readers.

Shorties lend themselves well to small-format gift books based on seasonal or subject themes. For example:

• Love Shorties (for Valentine's Day)
• Shorties about Mom (for Mother's Day)
• Christmas Shorties
• Scary Shorties (for Halloween)

What's A Shortie?

Can you imagine a satisfying story, with characters, setting, plot, crisis conflict and resolution all told in only 55 words? That’s exactly what Shorties deliver story after surprising story. To introduce you to these addictive little literary gems, here’s a Shortie about Shorties.

Count ‘em

"1, 2, 3, 4…"
"Whatcha doing?"
"7, 8…Counting words. 11, 12…"
"Numbers are words?"
"They are in Shorties."
"What are Shorties?"
"55-word stories. 26, 27…"
"What about hyphens?"
"Two words."
"How can you possibly tell a story in 55 words?"
"43, 44…It ain’t easy. 48, 49…
Damn, I’m short a word!"
"…55."                 

By Doug Long  Phone/Fax: (514) 221-2102 E-mail: doug@douglong.com
COPYRIGHT © 1998 BizNet Communications Inc., Knowlton, Quebec. All rights reserved

Want to see more? Take a look at these Shorties.

Attention Advertising Agencies and Advertisers.These original stories are ideal for adaptation into radio or TV advertising campaigns. Doug can custom-write Shorties to fit your campaign and target market.

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