Flash Fiction Fundamentals
Zoom Writing Workshop with Esther Chilton
Flash Fiction Fundamentals
Two-session online workshop, 1 - 1.5 hours per session, live teaching, via Zoom.
The length of the sessions varies depending on the session topic and the questions and discussions that arise.
Sessions will be a minimum of one hour.
Only ten places available on this workshop.
Starting Tuesday 16th April at 7.00pm for two weeks ending 23rd April 2024
Times shown: British Summer Time
If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]
Workshop fee: £49.99
(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)
Only ten places available on this workshop.
Starting Tuesday 16th April at 7.00pm for two weeks ending 23rd April 2024
Times shown: British Summer Time
If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]
Workshop fee: £49.99
(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)
Workshop Leader
Esther Chilton
Since joining The Writers Bureau as a student many years ago, Esther hasn’t looked back and now writes and tutors full-time. She regularly has articles and short stories published in a variety of newspapers and magazines in the UK and abroad, ranging from The Guardian, to The People’s Friend, to Writing Magazine. As well as winning writing competitions herself, Esther has judged many, including Writers’ Forum magazine’s monthly short story competition. She is currently working with a publisher on a range of non-fiction books on writing.
Workshop Outline
Week One: An Introduction to Flash Fiction
So, what is flash fiction, and how does it differ to other types of short story? In the first session, we’ll take a look at what it is, together with the market for flash fiction. Or perhaps you just like writing for fun. And flash fiction is certainly that. We’ll look at some examples, and you’ll have the opportunity to start working on your own piece of flash fiction.
In this first session, we’ll take a look at some of the opportunities in the women’s weeklies – for men as well as women. You’ll be given specific magazines you can target, together with examples. We’ll also talk about how important it is that you do your market research well and have a good feel for what each magazine is looking for.
Week Two: Building Your Flash Fiction Story
Having begun your flash fiction story, we'll now build on that by taking a look at how to develop it, by adding tension, and ensuring you keep your reader interested. It's then time to propel your reader to the end of your tale, and to finish with a bang. Lots of tips will be offered along the way to guide you in creating a flash fiction masterpiece.
This workshop is run by Budding Writers in partnership with The Writers Bureau.
So, what is flash fiction, and how does it differ to other types of short story? In the first session, we’ll take a look at what it is, together with the market for flash fiction. Or perhaps you just like writing for fun. And flash fiction is certainly that. We’ll look at some examples, and you’ll have the opportunity to start working on your own piece of flash fiction.
In this first session, we’ll take a look at some of the opportunities in the women’s weeklies – for men as well as women. You’ll be given specific magazines you can target, together with examples. We’ll also talk about how important it is that you do your market research well and have a good feel for what each magazine is looking for.
Week Two: Building Your Flash Fiction Story
Having begun your flash fiction story, we'll now build on that by taking a look at how to develop it, by adding tension, and ensuring you keep your reader interested. It's then time to propel your reader to the end of your tale, and to finish with a bang. Lots of tips will be offered along the way to guide you in creating a flash fiction masterpiece.
This workshop is run by Budding Writers in partnership with The Writers Bureau.
By taking part in this workshop you will:
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meet other writers
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have time to ask questions as there are only ten participants per group
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learn how flash fictions differs from other forms of short story writing
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start writing your own flash fiction story
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gain increased self-confidence to take your writing forward on your own.
Starting Tuesday 16th April 2024 at 7.00pm for two weeks ending 23rd April 2024
Workshop fee: £49.99