I love this concept. I like to write short all the time. I have recently started getting into novellas. However, one issue is that they can go on for too long as far as the series are concerned (ex: 20 books; which could be 5 books!).
Fantastic, Mary. My current writing is an actual legal case (on behalf of the environment and health). I had a sense that some of the paragraphs could be more precise, yet couldn't nail what to do about it. You've articulated the issue, and offered practical solutions. Many thanks.
I agree that practicing writing flash fiction helps writing a novel. The brevity required to tell a story well in less than 1000 words trains the creative process when revising scenes in a novel. My first flash was published last week by DarkWinter Lit and the comment I heard from readers most frequently was “I wanted more.”
As I begin a week attending a novel retreat I will do my best to keep your suggestions in mind.
BTW another excellent flash writer/teacher is Tommy Dean.
I love this concept. I like to write short all the time. I have recently started getting into novellas. However, one issue is that they can go on for too long as far as the series are concerned (ex: 20 books; which could be 5 books!).
So true lol!
Fantastic, Mary. My current writing is an actual legal case (on behalf of the environment and health). I had a sense that some of the paragraphs could be more precise, yet couldn't nail what to do about it. You've articulated the issue, and offered practical solutions. Many thanks.
Thank you! So glad it was useful, Judith.
I agree that practicing writing flash fiction helps writing a novel. The brevity required to tell a story well in less than 1000 words trains the creative process when revising scenes in a novel. My first flash was published last week by DarkWinter Lit and the comment I heard from readers most frequently was “I wanted more.”
As I begin a week attending a novel retreat I will do my best to keep your suggestions in mind.
BTW another excellent flash writer/teacher is Tommy Dean.
Always great to learn of a writer new to me, so thanks for the rec and enjoy your retreat!