First off, plan your story well before you start writing. That way, you'll have a clear idea of what's important and what's not. And during the writing process, constantly ask yourself if each part is necessary. If not, delete it.
To avoid redundancy, focus on only the essential details and plot points. Make every word count. Also, review and edit your work to spot and eliminate repetitive phrases or unnecessary information.
Well, one way is to be precise in your descriptions. Don't repeat the same ideas or words over and over. Cut out anything that doesn't directly contribute to the story's core.
Read a lot of good short stories to get a sense of what works and what doesn't. Pay attention to the plot, characters, and language used.
A young man named Mike lived in a neighborhood with some rowdy people. They often got into fights and were irresponsible. Mike decided to avoid their bad influence by volunteering at a local community center. There, he met kind - hearted and positive people. He learned from them how to be a better person and stay away from the negative influence of his neighbors.
Just focus on what you really want to write about and don't let the conventions of that genre influence you. Be true to your own ideas and story.
One way is to think about the story from multiple characters' viewpoints. This helps reduce reliance on 'I'. Another tip is to use descriptive language for the environment and other elements to avoid constantly centering on yourself.
One way is to have strict editorial guidelines. Editors should review and filter out any stories that contain offensive language, excessive violence, or inappropriate themes. Another approach is to educate readers about what constitutes inappropriate content, so they can make their own choices when selecting short stories.
One way is to focus on emotions other than sexual ones. For example, write about friendship, family bonds, or the joy of achieving a personal goal.
To prevent overusing 'you', think about using third-person perspectives or even first-person from a character's viewpoint. This shifts the focus away from directly addressing the reader as 'you' throughout the story.
One way is to focus on third-person perspectives. Describe actions and events without directly addressing the reader as 'you'.
When editing, always stick to the original intention of the story. Don't change things just for the sake of it. If you're not sure about a change, refer back to the author's notes or the overall tone they were aiming for.
Just try to focus on something else and not think about the story. Distract yourself with other activities.