7 Ways To Write Flash Fiction with Windy Lynn Harris
StoryADay
English - March 30, 2024 14:07 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsBooks Arts Education fiction author shortstory story storyaday storytelling writer writing Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this revist of my interview with writer Windy Lynn Harris, we talk about Seven Ways to Write Flash Fiction, a skill that is extremely handy during the upcoming StoryADay challenge
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CHAPTERS:
1:16 Flash art comes organically when being open.
6:58 Flash fiction: creative, short, under 500 words.
12:28 Be specific in short flash fiction writing.
13:05 Editing is essential for shorter pieces.
17:37 Essential aspect of storytelling, representing a moment.
19:32 Woman faces fear, mystery, and self-discovery.
23:27 Enjoy working on soliloquies and rants in writing.
26:56 Background, training influence the form of writing.
29:13 Accessing your authentic voice is essential.
33:08 Writers adapting to shorter work during pandemic.
36:51 Creativity can flourish without lofty goals.
41:05 Distraction in the world, set timer, create.
43:12 First book on writing short stories.
46:12 Strategic shorts can boost writing career prospects.
49:43 Writing needs community for support, progress, success.
54:27 Exciting prompts for daily creative writing in May.