... .  You will get publications, some of which pay.  You will get the world of flash fiction.  Somewhere in that world will be my blog, Pittsburgh Flash ... online publications.  The stories got me an offer to be the fiction editor of a local weekly newspaper but the paper ... Wikipedia Why is the writing of good flash fiction so difficult? We writers are in love with words.& ...

... Fiction Writing Month, where everything is possible! It’s only limited by, well, nothing! Nothing at all! To understand how FFWriMo, or Flash Fiction Writing Month, works, read this. ... to brainstorm, to right a rough outline before starting to write even flash fiction. Some need a fairly detailed outline. Others write with ... Posts: FFWriMo Day 17 – Flash Fiction Writing Prompt FFWriMo Day 30 ...

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... Powder Burn Flash, please let him know. Speaking of this, I wanted to talk about flash fiction stories. Do you think, more than any other form of fiction, they need to end with a surprise ending or at least something "flashy." Should they be called "flashy fiction" as well. I'm near the end of mine, but can't think of a grand finale. What ...

The flash fiction gang (Patti Abbott, Gerald So and Aldo Calcagno) are running another Flash Fiction Challenge, this time it's called, Wal-Mart: I Love You and my contribution is up on Do Some Damage, along with stories from Steve Weddle and Jay Stringer. The People of Wal-Mart website was the inspiration, and I certainly used it for my story.

... much flash fiction out there. I'm just slowly, slowly sifting through it. I have to create a reader for my students and so far I've chosen gems ... many people include at least one or two pieces of short short fiction in their collections. We'll go from the 19th century to the present. ... I'm just nestled in the living room reading fiction as part of my job--I love my life. Also, I'm ...

... had pounded her senses to dust. My father was taken by secret chemicals in potato chips. I’m not sure why I knew the pathway of escape, but I could see it quite clearly at the time. ©lindzsmile Related posts:Flash Fiction: proof of alien existenceFlash Fiction: IdentityFlash Fiction: Loss Aversion (from writing prompt by Meg Pokrass)

I hadn't written any fiction in a while, so I decided to take part in Patti Abbott, Gerald So, and Aldo Calcagno's Walmart Flash Fiction Challenge. My story is posted below. Be sure to check out the rest of the stories too. You can find links to them at Gerald's blog. "WWGD?" by John DuMond I love the DVD ...

Friday Flash Fiction, as it is now erroneously termed, has switched things up this week. Instead of an opening sentence, we were given four words we needed to include in the story. They are in blue. "You understand, of course, why I must appear in disguise," said the woman from behind her rubber mask. Actually, I understood nothing about this situation, but sometimes it ...

Friday 55 Flash Fiction is brought to you by G-man (Mr Knowitall). The idea is you write a story in exactly 55 words. If you want to take part pop over and let G-man know when you've posted your 55. He walked past without a second glance Three days on the trot now. She missed his visits, he usually called every day. She jumped as she heard the click of the gate as it opened ...

... panty..." hilarious and inspiring, but panty references make my erotica bent too easy, no? so, this week's trigger (edit: trigger to be used at any point in flash fiction): all that was left was/were... rules of engagement: you will send in your suggestions for fff triggers (starter sentences, closers, titles, inclusion clauses, etc.) anytime during the ...

This week's offering to the 55 Flash Fiction Friday Gods was prompted by Lena's suggestion of Direction. For some, drugs increase creativity. Copious amounts of narcotics for me, not so much. I will do better next week as there are no refills allowed. The path forked. One track was deeply rutted and well traveled. The other was relatively ...

The Flash Fiction Friday starter sentence: The old camera had been in a box for decades, the pictures never developed, and now with the prints in his hand his blood ran cold from looking at the images that came from it. Randal couldn't believe his eyes. A marriage ruined, a career down the tubes. Lives shattered, and all for naught. "Well, I'm not going to let all of ...

He knows he is a lucky man, with a wonderful wife, beautiful children (even if they are dogs and cats), a comfy home, a great job, and a family who loves him. Mr. O couldn’t be happier, and there are barely words to express how great he feels. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone near and far. This post is brought to you by G-Man and 55 Flash Fiction.

Patricia Abbott, a writer, ran a Black Friday flash fiction challenge. It was sort of based on both Black Friday and the People of Wal-Mart blog. This story is, by far, my favorite of the ones I've read. I didn't think it would be possible to write a hard-boiled type story about Black Friday, but Dan O'Shea pulled it off.