Do you journal, have a fun character and story idea, or a personal life story to tell?  Short fiction is your ticket to get started. Shakespeare said, "Brevity is the soul of wit." In studying to write a novel, I've learned the value of short, tight writing. First sentences. The moment our hero walks into the room. The “meet cute.” These are the small packages that if done well, grab your reader, pull them close.  Read on to discover five  simple steps to get started.