TODAY: ... on short stories

1 view
Skip to first unread message

Frederick Noronha

unread,
Jan 29, 2026, 10:23:37 AM (8 days ago) Jan 29
to goa-bo...@googlegroups.com

thetwistedchild.jpeg

If you're into short stories, don't miss this Thursday evening's programme at Broadway-Panjim. Mario Coelho releases his book, against the backdrop of a discussion amongst some of Goan writing in English's best writers in this genre. Tino de Sá, José Lourenço, Bina Nayak, Sheela Jaywant, Mário Coelho
Do you wonder about such issues?
* Why do I want to write short stories?
* What kind of stories do I want to tell?
* Who am I writing for?
* What makes a short story different from a novel?
* What is the central conflict or tension in my stories?
* Whose perspective should I use?
* How much background is necessary?
* How do I begin the story effectively?
* What should happen (or change) by the end?
* How short is "short"?
* How do I balance showing with telling?
* What language and style suit my story?
* What traditions or writers am I engaging with or reacting against?
* How do I revise a short story?
* How do I know when a story is finished?
* Where and how will I share or publish my work?
Seek out the answers at Broadway, end of 18th Jn Rd, Panjim, 5 pm. Thursday, Jan 29, 2026. RSVP at 9822122436
PS: Get a discounted price on the book-release-day.

_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
_/  Frederick Noronha  फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या  * فريدريك نورونيا‎
_/  AUDIO https://archive.org/details/@fredericknoronha
_/  http://goa1556.in +91-9822122436 784 Saligao Goa
_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
Reply all
Reply to author
Forward
0 new messages