: Because every word must earn its place, the "symbolic weight" of a single image often replaces lengthy exposition.
: The form forces writers to find the exact word—Flaubert’s mot juste —to move the story through hints and implications. Key Craft Lessons The_Art_of_Brevity_Crafting_the_Very_Short_Storyzip
Faulkner argues that very short stories are not merely "shrunken" versions of novels, but a distinct art form that thrives on what is left off the page. : Because every word must earn its place,