ONLINE: “The brief essay ... needs to be hot from the first sentence, and the heat must remain the entire time. ... The heat might come from language, from image, from voice ... from revelation or suspense ... there must always be a burning urgency.” — Dinty W. Moore Flash fiction and nonfiction compel us to say more with less — to create a story in less than 750 words. First lines dive into the midst of a story. In what follows, every word counts. We will focus on beginnings, middles and endings — what intensifies, elevates and illuminates. Using poetic or lyrical elements, prose becomes sharper. Students will receive weekly craft pages with strategies and examples. Before class, the instructor will collect and collate each student’s work for all to read. We will discuss students' stories with an eye toward appreciation and improvement. Each participant will receive a note listing their strengths and tips to enhance their writing. Some prior prose writing experience is recommended. | Facilitated discussion.
Max enrollment: 9.
