Hello. I have some questions regarding short stories (and eventually publishing them).
1). Most are based after DETAILED dreams I've had, so I was thinking of having an over-looking theme and/or vague connections. Something the readers might be able to figure out. Is that even a good idea?
2). Since they're not novels, should I give the characters names or find other ways to refer to them? Would all these names be weird in a collection?
3). Is a viable for a first-time author to even get published with a collection of short stories?
Thanks!
1). Most are based after DETAILED dreams I've had, so I was thinking of having an over-looking theme and/or vague connections. Something the readers might be able to figure out. Is that even a good idea?
2). Since they're not novels, should I give the characters names or find other ways to refer to them? Would all these names be weird in a collection?
3). Is a viable for a first-time author to even get published with a collection of short stories?
Thanks!