If you liked How to Write a Short Story that Works by Michael Derek Allen, start with Spence in Petal Park (2017), Tales from the Retirement Home (2011), and Writer's Guide to Emotion (2014). These recommendations are drawn from the same author, shared genres, and reader overlap on BookOrb.

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Recommended next reads

  1. 1 Spence in Petal Park 2017 · Michael Derek Allen · Same author
  2. 2 Tales from the Retirement Home 2011 · Michael Derek Allen · Same author
  3. 3 Writer's Guide to Emotion 2014 · 64 pages · Michael Derek Allen · Same author
  4. 4 Spence at Marlby Manor (Detective Superintendent Spence Mysteries Book 3) 2016 · 192 pages · Michael Derek Allen · Same author
  5. 5 Lucius and Doris 2014 · Michael Derek Allen · Same author
  6. 6 How and Why Lisa's Dad Got to Be Famous 2011 · Michael Derek Allen · Same author
  7. 7 Triumphs and Failures 2011 · Michael Derek Allen · Same author
  8. 8 Writers Rejoice! a Monthly Diary of the Dawn of the Digital Age 2014 · 236 pages · Michael Derek Allen · Same author
  9. 9 The Truth about Writing 2011 · Michael Derek Allen · Same author
  10. 10 Writer's Guide to Literary Agents 2014 · 74 pages · Michael Derek Allen · Same author
  11. 11 King Albert's Words of Advice 2011 · Michael Derek Allen · Same author

Frequently asked questions

What should I read after How to Write a Short Story that Works?

BookOrb recommends Spence in Petal Park (2017), Tales from the Retirement Home (2011), Writer's Guide to Emotion (2014), Spence at Marlby Manor (Detective Superintendent Spence Mysteries Book 3) (2016), and Lucius and Doris (2014).

Are there books like How to Write a Short Story that Works?

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Who wrote How to Write a Short Story that Works?

How to Write a Short Story that Works is by Michael Derek Allen.