Flash Fiction

“I learned that writing is not formulated in my head, first—it is what magically emerges when I put pen to paper in a playful way, with a time limit, and with a variety of prompts. The method encourages my brain to loosen its grip on my creativity. The best part of the class is writing in a safe, supportive environment with an inspiring teacher and motivating classmates. I really loved the instructor’s ability to mine whatever/however attendees share (struggles, triumphs, insights) and reframe them in a way that taught deep lessons about good writing. The other wonderful aspect of the class was seeing how participants used different styles and processes to create and recreate.”

Lisa B. (Arusha, Tanzania), April 25, 2020

“The flash fiction workshop was a very good experience. I learned about what is important in writing a very short story; I can now improve my work, bring it to a more professional level. It was amazing to see flash fiction taken seriously and to have the company of fantastic writers!”

Paula (The Netherlands), April 25, 2020

“The best and most surprising part of the workshop this weekend was that it worked so well online. It was nearly like us all being in an actual room together, with the instructor leading the workshop just as she normally would — professionally and with a tremendous dose of humor.”

Hedy (The Netherlands), April 25, 2020

“We managed to go through so many different pieces, both published and from other participants. I can’t say emphatically enough how much I loved the pacing of the workshop! We went through so much material. It was fast, steady, but I didn’t feel overwhelmed or breathless. Thank you!”

K. L. E. (Rayleigh, UK), April 25, 2020

“This was the first writing workshop I have ever attended. I now know what Flash Fiction is. Importantly, I learned about form and structure. I have much more to learn.

The highlight of the class was watching the instructor bring writing alive. I would recommend this workshop to anyone who is writing or intending to write anything. I found it inspiring.”

Michael, October 13, 2018

“The writing workshop was easily one of the best I have ever attended. It is clear that the instructor knows her your stuff and has a love of writing, like the rest of us…this was really communicated throughout the day. The instructor was engaging and really informative. I was stressing a bit because I have a hard time writing on demand and usually fall back on old pieces, but the instructor managed to help me get something new on the page. I found that really exciting.”

Sue-Lane, October 13, 2018

“For me, the highlight of the class was seeing how engaged and focused every one of us was, the whole time: great energy.”

Yakut, October 13, 2018

“I learned the power of time restraints. At first I was irritated with the timeframe for writing the piece, but when I look back, I realize that a short timeframe advances my writing: I get more done in less time.

Highlights: the pacing, the condensed workshop, no time wasted, a lot of theory and writing—the feeling that every minute counts.”

Irma, October 13, 2018