On the Writer’s Digest blogSite, William Highsmith describes some specifics as he quotes two other authors in a Frequently Asked Question article about flash fiction:
As five-time Hugo Award–winner Mike Resnick says, “Brevity is not just the soul of wit; it is damned hard work.”
And here is Hemingway’s often-cited six-word story: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” Can you help but wonder about the parents and what happened to the baby? Strive for that kind of big impact in a small package.
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Creative.
Narrative.
Poetical.
Whatever floats yer boat.
750 words or less.
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This week’s photo prompt image:
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- You may “borrow” it to your site.
- Write a little ditty there.
- Within a week (Lord willing and the creeks don’t rise), I’ll post my piece hereabouts.
- You can link yours in the comment box.
- Or, if you prefer, you can write yours in smack-dab in the comment box.
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Here are the previous Flash Fiction results:
#1 SimplyDarlene & Into the Wild // EricaHale & On the Dock
#2 SimplyDarlene & Hearts on Skin // GlynnYoung & Tea and Cake
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