Unleash your inner writer and become a flash fiction champion with this ultimate guide on crafting winning stories. Perfect for both new and experienced writers, this book will take you on a journey of discovery through the exciting world of flash fiction. With tips and tricks from experienced competition winners, you’ll learn how to craft stories that hook readers from the very first sentence and leave them wanting more. Packed with inspiration, advice, and practical exercises, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to master the art of flash fiction and take home the prize in any competition.
Unlocking Creativity and Boosting Mental Health through Short Fiction Writing
Great Flash Fiction Writers of the 20th Century
- Flash Fiction: The Art of Telling Short Stories
- Micro Fiction: Telling Stories in 300 Words or Less
- Sudden Fiction: Building Suspense and Surprise Endings
- Drabbles: The Art of Writing in Exactly 100 Words
- Six Word Fiction: Telling Stories in the Most Concise Way Possible
Themes in Flash Fiction
- Genres and tropes in Flash Fiction
- Character archetypes that work well in flash fiction
Less is More: Mastering Single-Plot Flash Fiction
- Five single plot ideas for Love and Romance in flash fiction
- Five single plot ideas for flash fiction about self-identity and discovery
- Five single plots for social activism and justice
- Five single plot for flash fiction on the theme of death
- Five single plot ideas for flash fiction on the theme of satire
Historic Fiction as Flash Fiction
- Time travel, time shift a common trope of historical flash fiction
- Five examples of time shift in flash fiction
- The Grandfather Paradox
Writing Fantasy as Flash Fiction
- Three single plot lines for dystopian fantasy flash fiction
- Three single plot lines for magical realism flash fiction
- Five single plot lines for urban fantasy flash fiction
Romance in Flash Fiction
- Cliches in Romance Flash Fiction
- Five single plot lines for romance flash fiction
Writing Science Fiction Flash Fiction: Challenges and Rewards
Thriller Genre Flash Fiction: A Guide to Writing Short and Suspenseful Stories
Horror Genre Flash Fiction: Crafting Chills in Short Form
Flash Fiction Competitions:
- 25 flash fiction competitions in the USA.
- 10 flash fiction competitions in the UK
- 20 flash fiction competitions in Canada