Flash Fiction

“I have to admit that before the class, I thought flash fiction was ‘too fancy’ for me, somehow. I was pleasantly surprised to discover how much fun it actually was. I walked away from the workshop with a better and a deeper appreciation for the genre and its many forms. In the coming days, I’ll go back to the handout material, to fully appreciate the depth of my discoveries.

I have been to a lot of workshops and worked with a lot of mentors/writing instructors in my ten years of writing. This workshop is definitely in my top three.”

Natalia, October 24, 2020

“[I’m grateful] for the incredible weekend workshop! Not only did I learn that I love short stories and flash fiction—a genre I had never read before—but I learned that this is a very natural way for me to read and write. I am excited to read from the endless list of books recommended—and to write, write, write.”

Liz, October 24, 2020

“I really liked the entire workshop. Reading stories and talking about technique encouraged a broader perspective. I did not expect that attending an online writing workshop would necessarily work, but it did.”

Natacha, October 24, 2020

“The best part of the class? Writing a story and hearing it read aloud to a ‘room’ full of strangers. It’s like sex in the park.”

Chris (Amsterdam), April 25, 2020

“I learned that although I am a novice writer, there was equal opportunity for everyone at the workshop; the instructor gave everyone equal time. When we discussed the stories, the comments were laser-like, backed up by evidence on the page. This tight structure was so useful to me in understanding how to read—and how to write!”

Genevieve L. (Brooklyn, NY), April 25, 2020

“I must say I truly enjoyed the workshop. Given the requirement to do the workshop online, I think it worked very well, despite not being in the same room as everyone else. I haven’t felt that uninhibited creative part of my brain fire-up in so long, and to hear the feedback, and see my piece alongside everyone else’s—I think it elevated my self-belief. I’d often been very nervous about sharing this kind of work in a more public setting. It’s often deeply personal, and difficult to share openly. But sharing the work anonymously, and seeing other people taking that same risk, made it feel a lot less daunting.”

Matt (Amsterdam), April 25, 2020

“I learned that a good story does not need to be long to be great and memorable. I enjoyed discovering new authors and identifying what makes the very different texts presented great pieces of writing. Day 2 was practical: I liked the variety [of pieces written] and that chance to reflect on what is working. Finally, thank you! I feel boosted by the structure and the learnings on how to be more productive. It’s a great feeling!”

Audrey R. (Amsterdam), April 25, 2020