2010-09-08T05:52:11Z http://blog.lindacourtland.com/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:blog.lindacourtland.com,2009-12-06:77b39540-9304-4c05-ae67-f026cf003e8f Blog 2009-12-06T13:20:00Z 2009-12-06T13:20:00Z Flash fiction is a rapidly expanding literary form with many faces.<br /><br />These ultra compressed stories, usually limited to 1000 words, are also known as sudden fiction, skinny fiction, short short stories, micro fiction, and more.<br /><br />But word count is not the only defining factor. These stories are complete. They have characters and conflict; a beginning, a middle, an end. They are tightly woven tales, slyly reaching for your emotions.<br /><br />When a hot flash touches you, it leaves a lasting impression.<br /><br />The goal of this blog is to share what I've learned about writing and publishing flash fiction over the last few years.<br /><br />And to help you reach out with your own stories, and touch others.<br /><br />Happy writing!<br /><br />Linda Courtland<br />Author, "<a href="http://lindacourtland.com/">Somewhere to Turn: stories</a>"<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6649311941380591610-8229603343571449075?l=flashfictionwriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>