Good short-form writing is like a perfect, nine dart finish.
Each sentence is one sharp, meaningful, stand-alone point.
A point that relies entirely upon, and flows seamlessly from and to, the sentence immediately before, and the sentence immediately after.
Eye’s wide and piercing, you must hear the ‘thud’ of the points you want to make – actually land.
With perfect pace, absolute clarity – and precision.
And even with really short stories, you should know the one thing you want the reader to remember, just as the world-class darts player is calculating the precise numbers needed.
In fact, to achieve perfection – and remember, nine darts cannot be bettered – you have to start with the exact same focus as you end.
So when it comes to that which you want the reader to remember above all else, you might even want to repeat it.
Good short-form writing is like a perfect, nine dart finish.