A 2 Day Fiction Workshop
Thursdays, January 5th and January 12th
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“Sometimes it takes the smallest of things to open the biggest of spaces” (Grant Falkner, “13 Ways of Looking at Flash Fiction”). Flash fiction is an exciting genre to be working in right now. The form demands narrative inventiveness, economy of language, and a memorable voice that will stay with readers long after they’ve finished the piece. The very short form also encourages playfulness and creative risk-taking. This online two-day workshop will focus on the craft of writing innovative flash fiction. We’ll begin by exploring the many possibilities of the genre, considering works by such authors as Gwen Kirby, Adam McOmber, George Saunders, and Sofia Samatar. Then, we’ll use prompts to inspire ideas and incite creativity. The second session will be focused on honing your flash fiction draft and reviewing tips for publishing flash and micro fiction.
+ PLEASE NOTE This workshop will occur online via Zoom. Students do not need to create an account to participate, but should test out Zoom before their class if they are first-time users. On Thursday December 29th from 5:30pm to 6:00pm, MWPA staff will offer a tech help session on Zoom. Students are encouraged to attend the tech help session, which usually takes only 5-10 minutes, if they have any tech concerns, use Zoom infrequently, or simply would like to test their connection, and those who do not are responsible for ensuring that they are able to use Zoom on their own. The week of the workshop, students will be emailed a link that they may click to enter the test session and the class.
+ REQUIRED EQUIPMENT A reliable, fast internet connection (broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE), speakers & a microphone (built-in or USB plug-in), and a webcam (built-in or USB plug-in).
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Rebecca Turkewitz is a writer and high school teacher living in Portland, Maine. Her first book, a collection of short stories titled Here in the Night, will be published by Black Lawrence Press in July 2023. Her flash fiction and nonfiction have appeared in SmokeLong Quarterly, The Normal School, Sonora Review, River Teeth, and The Maine Review. Her short stories and humor writing have appeared in Chicago Quarterly Review, The Masters Review, New South, Electric Literature, The New Yorker’s Daily Shouts, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and elsewhere.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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QUESTIONS
For any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Meghan Sterling at programs@mainewriters.org.
REGISTER BY PHONE
Call 207-228-8263 and register with your VISA or MasterCard.
REGISTER BY MAIL
If you prefer to pay by mail, please print this registration form (downloadable PDF) and mail it to the MWPA with a check or credit card information.
SCHOLARSHIP
The MWPA is proud to offer one full scholarship to this workshop for members-only. Scholarships are awarded on a combination of need and merit. Email Meghan at programs@mainewriters.com to see if the spot is available.
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