An Introduction to Flash Fiction with Anika Carpenter

Flash Fiction, broadly speaking, is a story told in under one thousand words. Sometimes as few as six. This diminutive literary form, far from being restrictive, encourages authors to explore the possibilities of language, narrative and structure. Small in stature flash stories may be quick to read, but more often than not they are tales that leave you thinking, that you savour for years to come. They are similar to poems in this respect.

In this two-hour workshop Anika Carpenter will discuss the story telling possibilities that flash fiction offers, introduce some of the various styles and share examples of well-loved pieces of flash fiction.

There will be plenty of writing time too, with exercises designed especially for those interested in experimenting with this playful, rebellious and increasingly popular genre. There will be also time to read out your work at the end, as well as the opportunity to come to the Wordfest Open Mic and Slam later on Sunday at 7.30pm

Open Mic Slam Creative Writing, Poetry and Flash Fiction

A handout listing flash fiction authors, collections, craft books and literary magazines will be available at the end of the workshop.

Anika is a flash fiction author and visual artist based in Brighton. Her stories have been shortlisted for the Bath Flash Fiction Award and the Bridport Prize and nominated for Best of the Net, The Pushcart Prize and Best Small Fictions. She runs online writing workshops online at The Flash Cabin and in-person retreats at Writer’s HQ. www.anikacarpenter.com