Writing Flash Fiction: Master Post

Here are the collected flash fiction posts as of July 26th, 2020. This post may be updated if new posts are added.

Introduction (The "What" and "Why")

Basic information on flash fiction - what it is and why you should consider writing it.

5 Broad Ideas to Get Started

An introduction to flash fiction genre, including five major types of story.

Three Acts in a Tiny Word Count

The basic elements of a story, what to leave out, and how to edit flash to make it shorter or longer.

Yet Another List of 30 Flash Fiction Prompts

Exactly what it says on the tin - 30 broad ideas if you are totally stuck.

"Starless Night" - A Story Analysis

A closer look at one of my own stories, the first one I sold at an SFWA professional rate.