Are you new to flash fiction? Not sure where to send your first story?
Check out these fun and friendly sites, with some of the highest acceptance rates for new story submissions:
Six Sentences
That's right. Six sentences. See what you can do with them.
The Short Humour Site
Humorous stories, in 500 words or less.
FlashShot
100 words or less. For lean, mean, story-telling machines.
Fictional Musings
Any genre, 700 words or less.
Long Story Short
Up to 1000 words. Give them all you've got.
Each of these online markets publishes a mix of new and experienced writers. Go ahead, send them a story. I did.
And remember to read and follow the submission guidelines on each site.
Good luck!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
What is Flash Fiction?
Flash fiction is a rapidly expanding literary form with many faces.
These ultra compressed stories, usually limited to 1000 words, are also known as sudden fiction, skinny fiction, short short stories, micro fiction, and more.
But word count is not the only defining factor. These stories are complete. They have characters and conflict; a beginning, a middle, an end. They are tightly woven tales, slyly reaching for your emotions.
When a hot flash touches you, it leaves a lasting impression.
The goal of this blog is to share what I've learned about writing and publishing flash fiction over the last few years.
And to help you reach out with your own stories, and touch others.
Happy writing!
Linda Courtland
Author, "Somewhere to Turn: stories"
These ultra compressed stories, usually limited to 1000 words, are also known as sudden fiction, skinny fiction, short short stories, micro fiction, and more.
But word count is not the only defining factor. These stories are complete. They have characters and conflict; a beginning, a middle, an end. They are tightly woven tales, slyly reaching for your emotions.
When a hot flash touches you, it leaves a lasting impression.
The goal of this blog is to share what I've learned about writing and publishing flash fiction over the last few years.
And to help you reach out with your own stories, and touch others.
Happy writing!
Linda Courtland
Author, "Somewhere to Turn: stories"
5 Tips for Writing Strong Flash Fiction
Want to publish your flash fiction?
Follow these five tips to make your stories stand out to editors:
Kill the Adverbs – Get rid of as many modifiers as possible. Slash them with red ink and pack more action into your story.
Keep it Simple – Use short sentences. Keep proper names to two syllables. Use “said” in dialog tags.
Use your Emotion – Stir up your senses while you write. Use rock ballads, patchouli incense, dark chocolate, or whatever moves you. Then transfer that passion to the page.
Laugh a Little – Comic touches can set your story apart. Check out how I tackled tough environmental issues by hiring dolphins to work in office cubicles: Day Job of the Dolphin
Name your Baby – Pick a title that will stand out in an online Table of Contents. Be clickable. Go for something unusual or provocative.
Now, start writing...
(These tips first appeared in my guest post on John Gorman's fabulous Paper Cut blog.)
Follow these five tips to make your stories stand out to editors:
Kill the Adverbs – Get rid of as many modifiers as possible. Slash them with red ink and pack more action into your story.
Keep it Simple – Use short sentences. Keep proper names to two syllables. Use “said” in dialog tags.
Use your Emotion – Stir up your senses while you write. Use rock ballads, patchouli incense, dark chocolate, or whatever moves you. Then transfer that passion to the page.
Laugh a Little – Comic touches can set your story apart. Check out how I tackled tough environmental issues by hiring dolphins to work in office cubicles: Day Job of the Dolphin
Name your Baby – Pick a title that will stand out in an online Table of Contents. Be clickable. Go for something unusual or provocative.
Now, start writing...
(These tips first appeared in my guest post on John Gorman's fabulous Paper Cut blog.)
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