Blog Entry 11: Flash Fiction

Here's your prompt: "Some habits are hard to break."

The goal for this writing exercise is to write a COMPLETE story in 500 words or less. Do not submit the beginning of a story or anything that isn't complete. Refer to the short shorts in the Starkey book as well as some of the flash fiction posted on Nano Fiction (see the link below).

Due by class Thursday, March 29. 

Another Poetry Reading Option

To get you started: Short (and Short-Short) Fiction Links

Writers Digest Prompts to help you get started

Great flash fiction over at Nano Fiction, where one of my favorite short-shorts, "Apology + Opportunity" by Gabe Durham, is published.

Aimee Bender's monthly writing exercises.

Lots of excellent short stories and flash fiction over at Word Riot.

TONS of Creative Writing Prompts. 346 To be exact.

A tumblr dedicated to writing prompts.

Blog Entry Ten: Short-Short Fiction

Here's your prompt:


You receive a phone call from your two best friends. 'Hey, we’ve done something terribly wrong and need your help. We can’t talk about it over the phone. Please meet us at the spot where we made our pact back in high school. You know the place.' Nervously, you grab your coat and car keys.


Write at least 500 words. 


Due by class, Thursday, March 22

Kurt Vonnegut on the Shapes of Stories

Extra Credit Opportunity

David Sedaris, April 13

David Sedaris is coming to Eisenhower Auditorium on April 13. If you're interested, read more about it here.