Critical Components of Flash Fiction and Flash Nonfiction

Flash fiction and flash nonfiction differ clearly in content, but many of the needs are the same given the conciseness of the form. In an excerpt from The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Flash Fiction, Nathan Leslie in his article, “The “V” Word,” states, “By focusing on language, scene, voice, and character, my students…

SheWrites Interview with Award Winner Writer and Editor: Tara L. Masih

As guest editor this week for SheWrites, it is my pleasure to introduce Tara L. Masih, writer and editor. Tara graciously consented to an interview in which she shares her thoughts and insights related to Flash Fiction. I highly recommend The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Writing Flash Fiction – I use it in…

What Exactly is “Flash” and Why Do I Care?

“Flash” Fiction and Nonfiction: The Brilliant Capturing of a Moment This week as guest editor for SheWrites, I want to explore a subject that is close to my heart: “flash” fiction and nonfiction. My blog, 20 Minutes a Day at lenleatherwood.wordpress.com, contains my own contributions to “flash” in the areas of fiction, memoir, essay and…