How to Write Flash Fiction

Flash fiction is a fun and vibrant form that tells a story in under 1500 words, and often much less! This very short short story can often have more in common with a poem, and is an ideal form to experiment and try strange or new things. However, flash isn't just a short short story, it has its own unique features and techniques, and requires specific considerations when writing with such limited space.

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-What is Flash Fiction?: https://blog.reedsy.com/what-is-flash...
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:54 - What is flash fiction?
1:47 - DO tell a story
2:12 - DON'T tell too much
2:48 - DO write with the form in mind
3:30 - DON'T be too overt
4:35 - DO be enigmatic
5:39 - DON'T be too ambiguous

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