Despite it being much shorter than most other types of writing, flash fiction can be a valuable launch-pad for writers, offering them an opportunity to practice their art and do it quickly. Whereas a novel can sometimes take years to write, a piece of flash fiction can often be written in a few minutes, although the general principles of writing it are the same. You still need to use good grammar – although there are exceptions to this and every other rule you may encounter – and you still need to write clearly and with a good idea of what you’re hoping to achieve. But, unlike most other types of fiction, flash fiction can be read quickly and can appeal to almost anyone. And because of this, it’s much easier to get someone to read your work if you write short pieces, and this makes it easier to get the valuable feedback you need, especially if you’re a developing writer needing advice on your writing style and abilities. Continue reading “Flash Fiction – A Literary Addiction”
Author: Mark Morris
Mark A Morris is a developing writer, his specialty currently being entering flash fiction competitions. He’s also working on an ever-increasing number of novels, his current work-in-progress being a sophisticated Dieselpunk novel which spans several genres, including Hard-boiled, Noir, mystery and science-fiction. For more information about his writing, visit his blog, The Assorted Writings of Mark A. Morris.