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Faulkner argues that very short stories are not merely "shrunken" versions of novels, but a distinct art form that thrives on what is left off the page.

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: Instead of linear connections, narratives are built around gaps and white space, requiring readers to fill in the meaning with their own imagination. Faulkner argues that very short stories are not

: The form forces writers to find the exact word—Flaubert’s mot juste —to move the story through hints and implications. Key Craft Lessons The_Art_of_Brevity_Crafting_the_Very_Short_Storyzip