Thursday, Nov. 14th | Dive into the world of flash fiction, where every word matters and every sentence packs a punch. Welcome to the universe of micro fiction, where the power of storytelling meets the art of brevity.

In this class, you will:

• Learn about the ins and outs of what sets exceptional flash fiction apart.
• Discover the art of telling big stories in small spaces.
• Create vivid, compact narratives that captivate readers in just a few hundred words.
• Connect with the beauty of condensed storytelling and discover how to convey emotion, character, and plot in the blink of an eye.
• Experiment with different structures and stylistics elements.
• Hone your editing skills and discover how to make every word count.
• Refine your prose, and transform your rough drafts into polished gems.

Whether you aspire to craft standalone micro-stories or use this form to enrich your longer works, this course will equip you with the skills to create concise, impactful narratives that leave a lasting impression.

Britta Stromeyer is the author of Look At Me. Who Do You See? praised by Maia Kobabe (Gender Queer) as a “A sweet, sparkly story about letting your true self shine.” Her flash fiction appears in Bending Genres Journal and Flash Fiction Magazine. She is the co-founder of The Body and The Pen Retreat & frequently speaks on Writing Trauma. She’s a member of National Book Critics Circle & PEN, holds an MFA from Dominican University, CA, an Masters from American University, & a Certificate in Novel Writing from Stanford University.