Ideas for short story writing

Yellow embraces the idea of detachment.  Write a story in the third person about a character for whom you have little or no sympathy. Nonetheless you must find a way of making your hero interesting and arresting to your intended readership. Can you think of some precedents for such a hero or heroine in fiction? This may help to kick -start your own story. Aim for 3,000 words.

Click here for a selection of modules to inspire your writing.

Note: the Second Segora Short Story Competition deadline is May 29th 2009. To read the winning story from the 2008 competition click here.