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Exploring Iconic American Short Story Writers: Poe and Palahniuk

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Discover the compelling contributions of Edgar Allan Poe and Chuck Palahniuk to American literature. Poe, recognized as the first American short story writer in the 1800s, introduced the detective and science fiction genres while creating renowned works such as "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Black Cat." In contrast, Chuck Palahniuk, who began his writing career in his 30s, captivates readers with graphic themes and extensive research, known for tales like "Guts" and "Zombie." Dive into their unique styles and writing tips for aspiring authors.

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Exploring Iconic American Short Story Writers: Poe and Palahniuk

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  1. Short Stories By: Steph Martin

  2. Edger Allan Poe • Was known as the first American short story writer in the 1800’s • He was known as the first person to introduce the detective and science fiction genre to the writing field. • He made a living with writing alone

  3. Edger Allan Poe Has written 66 short stories -The tall-tale heart -The black cat -The angel of the odd -The gold bug And many more… He’s also written 70 poems, 9 essays, 1 novel and 1 play http://www.teachertube.com/video/87538

  4. Chuck Palahniuk • Started writing when he was in his 30’s • He is known for his graphic content • His favourite part of writing is his extensive research he does

  5. Chuck Palahniuk Has written 13 short stories -Zombie -Guts -Cannibal -Mister Elegant And more.. He has three films, three non-fiction books, 17 fiction novels and 36 essays

  6. Tips from Chuck Palahniuk on how to write • Set a egg timer • Look back • Write what you’d want to read • Throw a party

  7. Other tips on writing • Know the heart of the story • Experiment • The title is important • Shorter is sweeter

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