This study aimed to shed light on the importance of short story strategy for developing English language learners students' writing skills. The researcher has implemented the test which consisted of one question and has taken place with the students of first year, University level at Gezira State. Pre and post-test were used as a research instrument for data collection. The sample of the study consisted of (53) students from both sexes. The research's data has been entered and processed by using the (SPSS). The study has found out that: firstly, students of first year can develop batter writing skills. Secondly, Thirdly Therefore, the study recommends that Short stories should be considered as an essential material for teaching English language.