tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post3989228871344506728..comments2023-09-13T00:53:08.478-07:00Comments on Laura Howard: Yearning For Flash Fiction with Anna MeadeLaura Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07094120603422425142noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-21454732862208028222012-11-02T14:38:33.915-07:002012-11-02T14:38:33.915-07:00Thank you, Laura and Anna for a wonderful post. As...Thank you, Laura and Anna for a wonderful post. As a Flash Fiction debutante, the thrill is new and shiny and fun! What a great way to yes, take a break, and stir the creative juices when they've stalled! And thanks, Anna, for opening the gate for us to meander through. Patricia Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550915244599657870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-67405642924596752412012-09-15T19:01:51.046-07:002012-09-15T19:01:51.046-07:00Great post! Flash fiction is fun and inspiring! If...Great post! Flash fiction is fun and inspiring! If I'm in a writing fuck I turn to flash to boost my creativity. But yes, I would completely agree with Anna, it can distract you from your work in progress. But sometimes we just need that! Angie Richmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03427286424394081888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-30827454294752087832012-09-15T17:31:45.017-07:002012-09-15T17:31:45.017-07:00I generally consider anything under 1000 words to ...I generally consider anything under 1000 words to be flash.<br /><br />There are two aspects to flash fiction (as opposed to longer forms) that I really appreciate. The first is the "instant gratification" aspect. I can write a self-contained narrative in an hour or so, post it on the internets and get feedback the same day. That rocks.<br /><br />The other thing I enjoy is the requirement not just to "show, don't tell" but to "imply, don't show". So much needs to be hinted at or pulled directly from your <em>readers</em> imagination and expectations. I revel in that challenge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-33290270877564702962012-08-20T12:36:33.798-07:002012-08-20T12:36:33.798-07:00Most excellent post, Anna! Thanks for thinking of...Most excellent post, Anna! Thanks for thinking of it, Laura!<br /><br />I'm pleased to see your succinct summary of flash fiction. I too believe it to be not only a worthwhile literary style on its own, but also a very useful tool to challenge our writing skills and improve them. <br /><br />Well said, Anna - well said! Jo-Anne Teal (jtvancouver)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042112608893203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-50469771426525882642012-08-10T17:40:33.656-07:002012-08-10T17:40:33.656-07:00I love flash! And I'm looking forward to check...I love flash! And I'm looking forward to checking out Anna's contests!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110416365077058895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-4272390186369690712012-08-10T16:22:59.422-07:002012-08-10T16:22:59.422-07:00I've always found FF a lot more difficult than...I've always found FF a lot more difficult than it looks ... perhaps I have too much to say :) I admire anyone who can boil a story down to 500 or fewer words. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-42333431085239506852012-08-10T13:42:44.802-07:002012-08-10T13:42:44.802-07:00Oh yes.. More is most definitely less for us flas...Oh yes.. More is most definitely less for us flashers..xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-4912450611536611232012-08-10T09:00:09.949-07:002012-08-10T09:00:09.949-07:00Wonderful post, ladies. :) I've just started t...Wonderful post, ladies. :) I've just started to dip my toe into flash fiction, but it is so addicting! I have discovered so many talented writers (and made wonderful friends) by reading the entries to Anna's contests. I agree, the community of writers on Twitter is amazing and inspiring and makes the solitary process of writing A LOT more enjoyable. Jump in and join the fun!Sophie Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484799628795559664noreply@blogger.com