Four Core Fiction

Getting to the Heart of StoryEvery story has a moment we're waiting for-a climactic scene that sends an electric pulse of emotion through us-a moment of catharsis. In the Story Grid Universe, we've analyzed hundreds of stories looking for the source of that electricity. And now we've gotten to the heart of the matter in what we're calling the Four Core Framework: A core need satisfied or denied through the change of a core value in a core event that elicits a core emotion.In this collection of twelve original works of fiction-one for each of our twelve story genres-we showcase the core events that make an audience gasp, sigh, or cry when they experience the emotional release they seek.This anthology was written and edited by intrepid members of our Story Grid community inspired by the core events of masterworks in each genre. We hope it will encourage writers to explore new ways to improve their craft and captivate readers.Stories by GenreAction: Goliath Approaches by Leslie Watts, edited by Rachelle Ramirez War: The Confession by Tim Grahl, edited by Valerie FrancisHorror: Outpost 5 by J. Thorn, edited by Ira HeinichenCrime: Let Justice Prevail by Mark McGinn, edited by Leslie Watts Thriller: X Pass by Rebekah Olson, edited by Randall Surles Western: High Plains Migration by Shelley Sperry, edited by Larry Pass Love: I Brush My Teeth Left-Handed and Other Reasons You Should Date Me by Rebecca Monterusso, Edited by Danielle Kiowski Performance: Jaws by Courtney Harrell, edited by Melanie NaumannSociety: Above All Else by Shawn Coyne, edited by Tim GrahlStatus: The Good Daughter by Rachelle Ramirez, edited by Anne Hawley Morality: An Artist's Test by Kimberly Kessler, edited by Abigail K Perry Worldview: Elixir by Julia Blair, edited by Catherine Lunardon

Author:

Kimberly Kessler, Rebecca Monterusso

Publisher:

Story Grid Publishing LLC

Publication Date:

May 13, 2020

Number of pages:

192 pages

Language:

English

Binding:

Paperback

ISBN-10:

1645010198

ISBN-13:

9781645010197