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A review by libraphile
Writing Flash Fiction: How to Write Very Short Stories and Get Them Published. *Then Re-Publish Them All Together as a Book by Carly Berg
5.0
I’ve read a couple dozen books on writing, and until now, I’ve had nothing to show for it. Doubtless, some of these books are better in their own way than Writing Flash Fiction, but none of them were more effective at pushing me down the path toward my goals. This book is like a new writer’s starter kit, all assembly tools included.
The author gives a step by step approach to build a writing habit, conquer common problems, generate ideas, and submit work for publication. This was just the ticket for me. It’s a quick read, but with exercises and other to-dos at the end of each chapter that I will go back to. In less than 24 hours after downloading, I finished the book and wrote my first flash story (in addition to doing my day job, commuting, etc). As the author points out, completing (and publishing) flash stories gives a sense of accomplishment that builds confidence and motivation for the next one.
Experienced writers may find much of the information basic, but if you are new to writing or new to flash fiction, this is a great primer in condensed format. It comes complete with a list of online resources and a few sample flash stories from the author’s collection as examples. It is also helpful to see what methods and tools the author uses herself to generate ideas, write, and publish. Best of all, by following the instructions, you are practically guaranteed to come out of the experience with completed flash stories under your belt as well as tips on how to edit and publish them.
The author gives a step by step approach to build a writing habit, conquer common problems, generate ideas, and submit work for publication. This was just the ticket for me. It’s a quick read, but with exercises and other to-dos at the end of each chapter that I will go back to. In less than 24 hours after downloading, I finished the book and wrote my first flash story (in addition to doing my day job, commuting, etc). As the author points out, completing (and publishing) flash stories gives a sense of accomplishment that builds confidence and motivation for the next one.
Experienced writers may find much of the information basic, but if you are new to writing or new to flash fiction, this is a great primer in condensed format. It comes complete with a list of online resources and a few sample flash stories from the author’s collection as examples. It is also helpful to see what methods and tools the author uses herself to generate ideas, write, and publish. Best of all, by following the instructions, you are practically guaranteed to come out of the experience with completed flash stories under your belt as well as tips on how to edit and publish them.