Writing Compelling Conflict in Flash Fiction

It is extremely difficult to have a story without conflict, the push and the pull is what drives the plot forward. And the resolution (or lack of) is what shapes the ending. However, conflict in flash fiction works a little differently. Without the space to build tension slowly you have to compress everything and work within the confines of immediacy.

In this workshop we'll delve into what conflict actually is (it's not always just arguments and drama), how to compress it into flash's tiny container, and how to make it resonate far beyond the page.

WestWord members can attend this workshop at a discounted rate, read here for more information.

Can't make it live? Everyone with a ticket gets the replay link after the event.

Workshop Host: Martha Lane is a flash fiction writer and workshop facilitator. She writes extensively about loss, love and all things unrequited and draws much inspiration from the ex-industrial landscapes of her past and present. She has delivered workshops for many organisations including The Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Mslexia and WestWord.