Flash fiction, defined as under 1000 words, makes an ideal receptacle for experiment and play. Within the word count limitation, possibility abounds, writing can be invigorated, and bold experimentation that cannot be maintained in a larger work can be explored. Whether you primarily work with novels, memoirs, poetry, nonfiction, novels, journalism, playwriting, comedy, or are just beginning to practice writing, flash fiction can provide a port of entry.

Course readings include the flash fiction & hybrid-genre work of Hala Alyan, Natalie Diaz, Monica Youn, Carmen Maria Machado, Craig Santos Perez, Deesha Philyaw, Elissa Washuta, Tania James, Jiji Lee, Fatimah Asghar, Cornel West, and more. We will also look at essays on the craft and submission process by Alexander Chee, Kiese Laymon, Anjali Enjeti, Matthew Selasses, and Felicia Rose Chavez. Inspired by mentor texts, students will discuss and generate new writing, and have the opportunity to workshop twice—once with drafts, and finally with revised work—taking your ideas from seed to submission.

This 8-week course will meet on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM–9:30 PM ET from January 18th–March 8th. This workshop is open to all writers of color with a scholarship spot available. This class is now full, but visit the class page to join the waitlist!

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