Short Fiction Drafting Quiz

What is the main challenge when starting to write short fiction?

• Finding the right genre

• Overcoming the difficulty of the first few stories

• Understanding character development

• Choosing the perfect setting

In the outlining method, what should each scene in a short story primarily focus on?

• Introducing new characters

• Contributing to the overall goal

• Adding humor

• Developing the setting

What is a key aspect of the flashlight method?

• Discovering the story as you write

• Focusing on dialogue

• Using a strict outline

• Writing the ending first

When using the flashlight method, what should you do if you get stuck?

• Add a flashback

• Change the setting

• Introduce a new character

• Revisit the character's motivation

What is the primary focus when using the line-by-line method?

• Ensuring each line is necessary

• Adding as many details as possible

• Writing as quickly as possible

• Focusing on dialogue

In the freewriting method, what is a common outcome?

• Avoiding any editing

• Keeping all written content

• Rewriting and cutting a lot of content

• Writing the perfect draft

What is the endpoint method primarily concerned with?

• Knowing the beginning and end of the story

• Writing without any plan

• Using a detailed outline

• Focusing on character dialogue

What is a general tip for writing short fiction?

• Focus on multiple themes

• Keep the timeline short and clear

• Use a long timeline

• Include as many characters as possible

Why should you minimize the cast in a short story?

• To make the story longer

• To simplify the narrative

• To focus on setting

• To add more complexity

What should you aim for when ending a short story?

• Ending as soon as the climax is over

• A detailed epilogue

• A cliffhanger

• A long falling action