Class

Flash and Micro Fiction: Stories in 100 to 1000 Words

In spite of their brevity, flash and micro fiction can pack an emotional punch. This class will introduce participants to the basics of flash and micro fiction, focusing on two questions: How do writers contain a story to such a small space? And how do they give these stories emotional depth? Over the course of four hours, we’ll discuss craft techniques in published stories by Janika Oza, George Saunders, Jasmine Sawers, Tonia Hershman, Becky Ellis, and Jonathan Odell, followed by prompts designed to help participants generate their own flash and micro fiction.

The class will be a balance between craft discussion and generative writing time, with discussion of craft leading into prompts and opportunities for participants to share their work aloud with one another. By the end of the class, participants will have drafted the start of four pieces, and have resources to continue editing and exploring shorter fiction in the future. They'll have the option to send one piece to the instructor for written feedback after the class.

Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.