How to Write 100-Word Flash Fiction
It's been a while since I wrote a how-to piece, but it's been sitting at the back of my mind to do one. I figure I'll start with one type of flash fiction, and move on to another, but if there's something any of you would like to see, in particular, let me know. 100-word flash. It's not as easy as it sounds, since you're still trying to write a story with a beginning, middle and an end. I'll work you through my process. Step 1: Usually, I start by writing...and I'll do that now. The only thought in my head is that it needs to be short. 100-Word Flash - Base Draft Tickers stood at the edge of a cliff. It was a long way down, but that was not his focus. His focus was on the cliff opposite, and the gap in between. Could he really make the jump? He contemplated it. Maybe... A howl rent the air behind him, and Tickers wished he hadn't stopped. Starting again was hard, and it was an uphill run. Another howl sent chills from his gut to his feet. He forced h...