Thursday, April 10th | 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 a member of the National Book Critics Circle, The Writers Grotto, National Writing Project Council, & PEN. Her writing appears in Flash Fiction Magazine Bending Genres Journal, On the Seawall, Necessary Fiction, Marin Independent Journal and elsewhere. She was a finalist for the Bellingham Review Tobias Wolff Award for Fiction. She is the author of award winning children’s books. She teaches creative writing & is a frequent speaker on Writing Trauma. Britta holds an MFA from Dominican University, CA, a Masters from American University, & a Certificate in Novel Writing from Stanford University. www.brittastromeyer.com