Flash Fiction has grown in popularity. The number of people searching for flash fiction is increasing. Many writers are adopting this form of fiction. Writers have decided to write a how-to book on writing flash fiction. While it may seem that all these books are the same. They are not. Each book has a different […]
In this blog post, we’ll look at the different things you need to know about microfiction. Starting from the definition to examples and magazines where you can read microfiction for free. Let’s get started. Microfiction Definition Microfiction, As the name comes from two words. Micro which means small and Fiction which means an imaginative story. […]
The Novel as a form of fiction has been around for a long time. This is not to say that the short story is newer when compared to the novel. The short story has been around in the form of fables, anecdotes, other ancient forms of Story. Ever since, the short story has been more […]
Everyone is doing it. Am I sure or is this what I think is happening? Considering this form of fiction called flash fiction should I be writing it? What are the benefits or reasons I should be doing it? All these are questions I will be answering in this blog post. Flash Fiction is a […]
In a write up looking at the differences between Flash Fiction and shorts story we should not forget that they are both fiction. On the sole basis that they are both fiction leads to a lot of similarities. But we will be looking at the differences in this blogpost. Flash Fiction differs from short story […]
In the beginning, a 100-word story was a sketch or a scribble a writer made when gnawing at the novel but with the increase in popularity of the genre the form is treated as a whole. No longer as part of a whole. In this blog post, we will see the meaning of a 100-word […]
Where do you start writing this thing called flash fiction. As a beginner it is important you get started using the right techniques for writing flash fiction. With these writing tips on how to write flash fiction you would avoid making flash fiction mistakes. Your eyes will be open to your mistakes. And if you […]
Flash Fiction as a word is gaining its uniqueness in what it refers to in terms of meaning. If you check the literature on the flash fiction genre the definition and boundaries of flash fiction vary. This leads us to ask the question “how long is Flash fiction really?”. We want to know the legit […]
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31 May Writing Prompts for 2022
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Writing flash fiction consistently is hard. When you finally muster the courage to write you are faced with the “no ideas problem”. Well, it is not that you don’t have ideas but they are not good enough to get you writing the flash pieces. When the idea comes it is usually in ones and twos. […]
The 100 word story form of Microfiction is growing particularly with the increasing audience for this form of writing. With or without time as a writer you still get to create a story absolute in its entirety and bold in brevity. Whether you choose to call it drabble or one hundred word story I got […]
Where Can I submit a 50 word story? If you write 50 word stories or have already written lots of them and you are looking for where to send your stories to and get them published. Here is a list of magazines and websites looking for 50 word story submissions. Where possible I have included […]
Where do I get fifty-word stories that reveal the typical nature of good 50 word stories? As 50-word stories grow in form and many writers are experimenting with the form to see how much story they can work with the form and length, the result is excellent and fresh stories that linger long after you […]
After writing your 50-word stories it’s time to connect your work to readers. One way of doing this is by submitting your story to a writing contest. Besides exposing your work to readers, if you win or your work is shortlisted you get to win some cool prizes in cash or kind. There are numerous […]
When I started writing fifty-word stories I was looking for ideas that were not too big for fifty words. The ideas had to be right enough since I don’t have unlimited words to do whatever I want. I have to create within the confines of the words I have ( 50 words) In this blog […]
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26 Poetry Chapbook Contests [2022 Review]
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If you are a writer struggling with your editor’s eyes. Every time you try to write a piece of work your mind calls and tells you to stop wasting your time. You feel if there’s a way to plunge yourself into no editing writing. Well, there’s good news. In this blogpost, I would share with […]
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Are you a writer seeking to get published? Whether already published or this is your first attempt at getting published, then Submittable is a tool you need to help you accomplish those goals. When I submit to literary magazines, I wait for their emails of acceptance and sometimes it gets buried in my inbox . […]
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Looking for 100 word flash fiction(drabbles) contests. This is the list you need. While they are short to write though brevity should not be mistaken for ease. On the other hand, being brief is an advantage as it makes it easy for you to edit over and over again to refine the beauty in it. […]
Publishing your 100 word story should not be so difficult. Whether you are a beginner or you have been practicing the form, no worries. These magazines will accept your submissions (100 word stories). Some of them offer a form of payment if your work is published. Most of the magazines are free to read and […]
The 100 word story form of fiction has grown over the years to have contests with a strictly one hundred word count requirement for entries. With more magazines and contests more writers are trying their hands at it. While the number of readers is increasing every day. Although not rapidly. If you are new to […]
