The Essentials of Micro-Fiction ~ by Camille Renshaw | Pif Magazine
Found this in my research on crafting great flash fiction. Worth a read on the craft. The Essentials of Micro-Fiction Micro Fiction, by nature, is defiant. It defies length, boundaries, and expectations. But tight, provocative fiction requires analysis and editing. Taking an idea and distilling it into a “micro”- cosm of its original self is ...
The Essentials of Micro-Fiction ~ by Camille Renshaw | Pif Magazine
Found this in my research on crafting great flash fiction. Worth a read on the craft. The Essentials of Micro-Fiction Micro Fiction, by nature, is defiant. It defies length, boundaries, and expectations. But tight, provocative fiction requires analysis and editing. Taking an idea and distilling it into a “micro”- cosm of its original self is ...
Five Sentence Fiction: Feast
Lillie McFerrin’s Five Sentence Fiction – What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week I will post a one word inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word. The word does not have to appear in ...
The Daily Routines of Famous Writers | Brain Pickings
I have been a fan and avid reader of Brain Pickings for some time. Some are writers of good blogs and others, are curators of fine things. Brain Pickings is the latter. Great article on the daily routines of some of the worlds best writers. We all have our favorite notebooks, pens, locations, and the ...
Things We Know To Be True, But Don’t Do…
“A writer who waits for ideal conditions under which to work will die without putting a word on paper.” -E.B. White Via | Brain Pickings
My First Jump Into Flash Fiction, Honorable Mention
I’m still kinda stunned I was mentioned at all. My first attempt at writing flash fiction netted an honorable mention. Talk about fueling the desire to do more! The contest was the trial run for the soon to be (December 1st, 2012) Business Card Fiction contest. The brainchild of of three talented and prolific writers (J. ...
Today’s Muse: Horoscope
I’m new to the flash fiction thang and I’m traveling today so, I’ll fill in with my own daily muse prompt. Goal is to write 100-500 words by tonight, on the following from The Pocket Muse by Monica Wood. Today’s Horoscope: A long-ago mistake comes back to bite you on the backside. Join me if ...
#FSF Five Sentence Fiction – Character
Need some prompts to keep that daily writing promise you made? Why not try some “Five Sentence Fiction?” I’m sure it’s not addictive or anything like that. No, really. Blow is my submit for “Character.” This was a blast to write. I’m curious if the “anti-hero” came through or did I mess it up? He ...
#BCF November Flash Fiction Entry “Festival”
A new flash fiction, or Business Card Fiction, contest and site is about to go live December 1st, 2012. A winning submit could net you a $15 Amazon card. All you have to do is craft a smashing story but all on the back of a business card. Right now, they are taking beta submits ...
Serious, Just Get Over Yourself And Write.
This domain and previous blog were created over two years ago. The image of my inspired and motivated self is almost as clear as it was that day in August, right after the Willamette Writers Conference in Portland. For years, I had been going to writing classes and learning anything on the craft of writing. ...