I recently wrote a flash fiction story with a self-imposed limit of 100 words. Typically, my flash fiction (in this case, micro-fiction) is carried by action and dialog, allowing the reader’s imagination to fill in the blanks. However, sometimes too many blanks lead to confusion and misunderstanding. Improving character development
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A Story Full of Questions
Have you ever written a story in which every sentence is a question? I did that for the first time today. The Source of the Prompt On the Premises is an online fiction magazine. They publish the winning short stories and flash fiction submitted for their writing contests. I found
Short Stories – What I’m Reading
Recently, I’ve made it a habit to read a couple of short stories every day. They help to pass the time waiting for the coffee to drip or in line at the grocery store. For me, it’s an entertaining education. My ability to differentiate between a good story and a