Flash Fiction & Nonfiction is an Intensive, meaning it happens in a short time span (1 day in NYC, or 2 days on Zoom, or 3 weeks online). It’s open to writers of any level. Farther down, you can view a syllabus for this course.
Flash storytelling is like a strike of lightning. So fast, but it leaves a lasting memory.
Flash refers to stories—true or made up—that range from a paragraph to a couple of pages.
What kinds of ideas work best for flash? How do you put all that power into a small container? Are there any special techniques that apply? Where can you publish works of flash?
You’ll find these answers in the class. You’ll also generate a handful of flash fiction or nonfiction ideas. And develop a complete flash story.
Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, very short or super short, we’ll show you how to light up the page.
Notes
- This course encompasses both fiction and nonfiction.
- Make sure to explore Gotham’s own flash literary magazine: The Razor.
This course gives an overview of how to write flash fiction or nonfiction, giving you a chance to generate ideas and write a complete flash piece. Course components:|
- Brief lectures
- Writing exercises/writing time
Topics:
- What is Flash?: Length and impact.
- Key Elements: Idea, structure, protagonist.
- Tried and True Forms: Three effective forms for flash.
- Special Techniques: How you give flash its command and economy.
- Revision: How to strip it down to the essence, then apply a coat of polish.
- Flash Finish: Finishing and sharing stories.
Note: Content may vary among individual classes.
