If all stories were written like science fiction stories. (Via.)
Susana Breslin describes her foray into "bespoke literature," writing a love story on demand for cashmoney. (Thanks.)
Sean Ferrell promotes his novel NUMB by writing an amusing phonebook-based short story for the blog The Next Best Book Club. Win and winner!
Are you a writer? Do you want to self-publish? You probably won't make a gazillion dollars, though this "self-proclaimed unicorn enthusiast and Muppet activist" apparently did. (Okay, this one isn't actually related to short stories, but come on. IT'S THE DREAM, baby.)