One of the challenges, particularly for new prose writers, is the discipline of an economy of words. It can be much harder to say things in 7 words instead of 10, and those three fewer words can be the difference between a good sentence and a great one. It's a fact poets thrive on
Enter the brilliance of flash fiction. There's no defined length to this form except "short". That said, some of the most fun to write are stories told in 6 words or less. It becomes a game to see how good you can get, and it trains your mind to that economy of words.
These are not just 6 word sentences. These are stories in 6 words. A few examples:
For sale: baby shoes. Never worn.
"Are you there?" He never was.
Most babies smile. This one sneered.
"Help me!", she whispered. No sound.
Get the idea. These really are a lot of fun. But you are about to find out because it's your turn.
A single scritch. Ready. Set. Write.
Enter the brilliance of flash fiction. There's no defined length to this form except "short". That said, some of the most fun to write are stories told in 6 words or less. It becomes a game to see how good you can get, and it trains your mind to that economy of words.
These are not just 6 word sentences. These are stories in 6 words. A few examples:
For sale: baby shoes. Never worn.
"Are you there?" He never was.
Most babies smile. This one sneered.
"Help me!", she whispered. No sound.
Get the idea. These really are a lot of fun. But you are about to find out because it's your turn.
A single scritch. Ready. Set. Write.
