In praise of the short story.

This article discusses short fiction from the short story authors' perspective, particularly what is wonderful about short stories and why they are not often published in magazines. It is noted that changes in the book publishing industry have led to the decline in short fiction's popularity. The money that authors may expect to make through their short stories is discussed. The personal pleasure of being a short fiction author is also discussed. INSET: Or not! Why you shouldn't write short stories.