Do you write flash fiction? Do you ever get the feeling that flash fiction does not get the respect that it deserves? I am here to tell you that you are not alone in your commitment to writing great flash fiction. I am here to say that on this blog you will find not only inspiration but also practical support in the form of articles full of useful tips on fiction writing in general and on the writing of the flash fiction story in particular.
And you will find on this blog some of the best erotic, mainstream and literary flash fiction on the Internet to serve as examples of just how good flash fiction can be.
And when you are ready to send some of your work out into the world, you will find an editor/publisher who wants to publish you right here. The submissions guidelines are at the top of the page.
Let no one tell you that being a flash fiction writer is not an honorable vocation. When flash fiction is good enough, it is art.
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Do You Know Why Most Creative Writers Fail?
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Why do most writers fail? Is it because of a lack of talent or poor writing skills? Is it because of subject matter or style?
I’ll tell you why I think most writers fail. It’s because of a lack of perseverance. They simply don’t stick with it. If you are a writer and you don’t make money right off the bat from your writing, get a real job and just keep writing.
And by keep writing, I don’t mean blindly turning out content year after year. You must study writing the way you study biology.
If you are weak in grammar, fix it. If you are weak in spelling, fix it. If you use too many abstract words and not many concrete words, fix it.
And keep reading and keep writing. If you truly accept that writing is a journey and not a destination, you’ll be okay.
There are plenty of articles on this blog full of useful tips to help you fix your writing, especially if you are writing flash fiction.
This is the Old Soldier blogging out of Pittsburgh on another lovely summer afternoon.
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