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The Best Tips I Ever Read About How to Write Flash Fiction

4/6/2015

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I am a true fan of flash fiction. I enjoy reading. I also like reading a story from start to finish in one sitting. In Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Philosophy of Composition,” Poe said that a short story should be read in one sitting. He further indicated that one sitting is considered from a half hour to two hours.

Flash Fiction Satisfies My Joy of Reading
The short reading session of flash fiction coincides with my reading preference. I’m a person who doesn’t like to leave things undone. Flash fiction matches my joy of reading with my desire to be finished with something without leaving it on the table to finish later. When I finish reading a flash fiction story, my mind is left feeling fulfilled. I can relax, knowing I have completed something. I don’t have to come back to finish reading it later.

Accomplished Writer Shares Flash Writing Tips

As a writer, I also enjoy writing flash fiction because I get to tell a quick and meaningful story that anyone, including busy readers, can enjoy in a moment's time.

Writer, Linda Crampton (AliciaC on HubPages) has a solid handle on what it takes to write flash fiction. Her article Flash Fiction – Genre Facts, Writing Tips and Stories is filled with helpful information on the various types of flash fiction known as short fiction, short short fiction, and micro-fiction.

Make sure you watch the accompanying video titled, “Flash Fiction: A Quick Snapshot.” This video gives you a quick and entertaining overview of flash fiction and what a flash fiction should do in order to leave your reader feeling satisfied with your flash fiction work of art.

Learn How to Write Flash Fiction
If you are considering writing flash fiction, I highly recommend that you read Flash Fiction – Genre Facts, Writing Tips and Stories to learn the ins and outs of flash fiction.


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