Powerful endings
A powerful ending is so much more than a clever little twist. Hopefully by now you’re coming to realise that a huge part of what makes flash so elusive (and […]
The plot twist
All good things come to an end, right? Well, erm, you know what we’re gonna say, don’t you? Actually, when it comes to flash fiction it’s often a bit more […]
Finding the rhythm
Flash is probably more closely related to poetry than short fiction when it comes to rhythm and pace. Perhaps it’s because your words have to work so much harder in […]
Developing Character
Ahhh character. Every story must have one, or more than one, or an inanimate, anthropomorphised object masquerading as a character. The point is, characters are important. In a longer piece […]
Building structure
Welcome back, flashers. Today we’re gonna start digging into the meat and bones of your stories, and moulding that lump of clay into something a little more tangible. The first […]
Developing an idea
So. You have a spark of an idea. You have 500ish words of an experimental draft. Now this is the point where you figure out whether or not your story […]
Prompts, prompts, everywhere!
So, you’ve started a Sparks folder/doc/list for your long-term flash habit, but what about RIGHT NOW? If you don’t already have an idea from the previous unit, try using one […]
Snippets of inspiration
Welcome back, flashers! Now you’ve read all the flash you can stomach, it’s time to actually begin writing your own. (Finally!) But where do you find ideas for a piece […]
THIS is flash fiction
Okay folks, fair warning: we’re about to bombard you with A LOT of flash so before you get overwhelmed and shut the whole thing down, let’s set some boundaries and […]
Yes, ok, but what IS flash fiction?
Alright, flashers. Here’s your first harsh truth. In order to really get grips with flash you need to put down your pen. Yep, you heard us: put it down and close your […]
