Part of the article was quotes from celebrities about the importance of the short story in the modern world. Reading the comments made for encouraging reading.
Among the comments was this from BBC Radio 4 broadcaster James Naughtie, who has chaired the judging panel, said: “The short story is still a writer's opportunity that offers something distinct and exciting. The best of them are alive with passion, perfectly crafted to make every word count and beautiful artefacts that can't be pulled apart. They are also tales for our time. A short story can sit happily on the ear, and on the page, on your phone, or your screen; it travels well and it fits into even the busiest life.“
Very true - we are indeed seeing a renaissance in the short story as people realise that, like an endangered animal, it would be a great loss if it disappeared.
John Dean
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