Flash Fiction: Using the Fool

Your main character is doing something they shouldn’t. Practice using the fool by writing about how they try to get him or her to stop. “What are you doing?” Debbie asked. I shook the can of spray paint to show her. “What does it look like I’m doing?” Surely it was obvious. “It looks like … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Using the Fool →

Flash Fiction: No Backstory Allowed

Pretend you see five different people you know while shopping at the grocery story. Two are friends, two are former co-workers, and one is your arch-nemesis. You have to introduce each person without giving backstory. “Hey, Cath!” “Hi, hows things?” Liz marched towards me with a few items in her hands. “Sorry, but I can’t … Continue reading Flash Fiction: No Backstory Allowed →