Gloria Russell

Gloria Russell is a freelance writer and fiction author based in Colorado with years of experience covering writing craft, short story form, and the self-publishing life. She writes across fiction technique, genre conventions, character and plot development, and the practical how-to of turning a story idea into a finished draft. Gloria pairs a working writer's perspective with a teacher's knack for making the craft side of fiction feel doable. When she isn't writing short stories, you'll find her knitting through a new project or stomping around a mountain somewhere near home.
Gloria Russell

Articles by Gloria Russell

Characteristics of Absurdist Fiction + 10 Examples
Characteristics of Absurdist Fiction + 10 Examples
TL;DR: Absurdist fiction is a literary genre that explores ...
The 5 Best Pen Name Generator Tools for Writers (2026 Guide)
The 5 Best Pen Name Generator Tools for Writers (2026 Guide)
You've written the book. Now you're stuck on the byline. A ...
Your Complete Guide to 23 Different Types of Characters in Fiction
Your Complete Guide to 23 Different Types of Characters in Fiction
The difference between a forgettable novel and a bestseller ...