How to Make a Delicious Story Sandwich

Miniature writing lessons from my 100-word microfiction story, “Ghost Ship.”

You ever take a bite out of a sandwich, but it's all bread, no fixin's?

That's what it's like to read a story without substance. It can leave your readers feeling empty or even cheated. Your readers want a hearty sandwich, one that fills them up and satisfies their hunger.

It's your job as a writer to deliver a story, and with the right approach, you can …