Flashnano Pep Talk/Writing Flash Fiction: What You Don’t Say Is The Story
In the month of November, in solidarity with our Nanowrimo friends, we’ll attempt to write 30 flash fiction stories in 30 days. So you’re going to try your hand at this flash fiction thing, huh? In the...
View ArticleNancy Stohlman and two Flash Fiction Events coming to Portland Nov 19-20!
Nancy Stohlman is coming to Portland for 2 Flash Fiction events next week! Tuesday, Nov 19, 7 pm: Figures of Speech Reading Series with Nancy Stohlman and Kirsten Rian In Other Words Feminist Community...
View ArticleAsk A Flash Fiction Editor: Erasure
Ask a Flash Fiction Editor: Erasure So first off, huge thanks to Denis Bell for allowing us to use his story in progress, “Dreams”, for our discussion of flash fiction today! (Full text of “Dreams”...
View Article15 Flash Fiction Prompts
Flashnano Day 10: Write a story with a theme of escape. Flashnano Day 11: Write a story while listening to the entire 16 minutes of “Rhapsody In Blue.” Flashnano Day 12: Write a story around a...
View ArticleGuest Blogger David Wagner: On Being a Writer
On Being a Writer by David Edward Wagner The Reality of Being a WriterThe aim of this blog entry is to give a bit of friendly advice and insight into the mindset and processes of the professional (or...
View ArticleThe Great Shuffle: Ordering a Flash Collection vs. an Anthology
I hear a lot of authors asking for advice on ordering their collections. My first question to them is: Are you ordering an anthology or a collection? Having done both, I believe what is required is...
View ArticleSummer Resolution #1: Finish That Manuscript online workshop
An Online Workshop on Re-visioning, Taking the Next Step, and Falling (Back) in Love with Your Vision. Starts April 27! Are you or someone you know working on a manuscript? Are you stuck in the writing...
View ArticleTwo summer flash fiction workshops!
Flash fiction workshops from beginner to advanced! For more info and Earlybird Discounts CLICK HERE WRITING FLASH FICTION June 13-July 3 So you want to write flash fiction? Flash fiction is redefining...
View ArticleAre You 90% Done…and Stuck? Finding the Moxie to Finish Your Project.
Happy 2021, friends! So excited to begin a new year and new creative visions. BTW: I love the word “moxie.” And today I’m re-sharing a piece I originally wrote for Frolic Magazine but is having a lot...
View ArticleEmbracing Audacity: What would you create if you had no doubts?
In a world where we often see only the shiny finished product...how do we deal with doubt behind the scenes? Do you think you are the only one? Read on friend...xo
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