In this episode of Backspace: Essays on Everything, host Michelle Kennedy dives into Ernest Hemingway’s timeless essay The Art of the Short Story—a behind-the-scenes look at how Papa approached storytelling, discipline, and emotional restraint on the page.

What can modern writers learn from his brutal clarity and iceberg theory? 
Why does so much of what he doesn’t say still cut to the bone?

Tune in as Michelle unpacks Hemingway’s six rules for writing, reflects on their relevance today, and explores how the short story remains a radical form of art in an attention-deficit world. Whether you're a writer, a lit nerd, or just Hemingway-curious, this episode is a love letter to craft, clarity, and the quiet revolution of the short form. 

📚 Mentioned in the episode:

• The Art of the Short Story by Ernest Hemingway
• The iceberg theory
• Hemingway’s writing habits and discipline
• Michelle’s favorite short stories (and why they still work)

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