Flash Fiction Fundamentals

Flash fiction is the art of extreme brevity, challenging us to distill our stories to their absolute essence. In this mini course, we will explore the world of micro-storytelling, considering specific sub-genres like the 100-word drabble, micro-fiction, and sudden fiction.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will have the skills to craft compelling stories in under 1,000 words. Specifically, you will be able to:

• Differentiate between sub-genres like drabbles, micro-fiction, and sudden fiction.

• Condense complex character arcs and conflicts to fit extremely short word counts.

• Hook readers immediately by starting stories “in media res” and dropping unnecessary background exposition.

• Establish setting and mood efficiently using action words and sensory detail.

• Edit rigorously to cut filler words, repetitive phrases, and language that slows your story down.