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FLASH!

Writing the Very Short Story
By John Dufresne
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FLASH! explores the rising genre of very brief fiction, offering insight into its defining features and the craft behind it. John Dufresne combines warmth, wit, and humour to make the creative process accessible and enjoyable, providing exercises and examples that guide writers through the world of flash fiction.
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This book is ideal for aspiring writers curious about flash fiction and those seeking a concise, engaging guide to mastering very short stories.

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An engaging and frank guide to writing the very short story, full of sound advice, exemplary models and provocative exercises.

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The history of fiction has been dominated by the novel and the short story. But now a brave new genre has emerged: very brief fiction. FLASH! identifies the qualities that make for excellent flash fiction, demystifies the writing process, and guides writers by exercise and example through the world of the very short story.

John Dufresne's characteristic warmth, wit, and humour remind writers of the joy in the creative process, making this a perfect guide for any writer interested in trying a new form.

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"FLASH! Writing the Very Short Story by John Dufresne identifies the qualities that make for excellent flash fiction and guides would-be writers with exercises and examples through the world of the very short story. A perfect guide for any writer interested in trying this popular form." – Writers' Forum magazine

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393352351

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 February 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 259g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

John Dufresne is the author of 25 works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, including Louisiana Power and Light and Love Warps the Mind a Little. He lives in Florida, where he teaches writing at Florida International University.

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