Leap into Writing

This is not the meeting date. This is the date stories are due.

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Have you ever wanted to write but couldn’t find the time? Or you didn’t know where to start? Or you didn’t think anyone would read your work so what’s the point?

If you’ve had any of these thoughts Neenah Public Library’s new program “Leap into Writing” is for you. The group focuses on flash fiction/non-fiction between 500 and 1,000 words. Which means even YOU have time to start writing!

Flash Fiction/Non-Fiction must be emailed to zaborowske@neenahlibrary.org before midnight on this date! Stories should be formatted in 12-point, Times New Roman font. Single spaced. Please submit your Stories as a .PDF. Please Title your pieces and include your Name and Word Count. After you submit, you will receive info on the upcoming feedback session.

Here’s how it works:

1. Write a complete flash-fiction (or non-fiction) piece between 500 and 1,000 words.
2. Flash fiction should be formatted in 12-point, Times New Roman font. Single spaced.
3. Please include YOUR NAME and a TITLE of the Flash Fiction and WORD COUNT! NO more than 1,000 words.
4. Email your story as a .PDF to zaborowske@neenahlibrary.org.
5. After you submit your flash piece, you will receive info regarding the meeting date.

What is Flash Fiction/Non-Fiction?

Flash Fiction/Non-Fiction is more than a just a shorter short story. When writing flash, keep these guidelines in mind:

1. Flash fiction usually focuses on 1 or 2 CHARACTERS.
2. Flash fiction should focus on 1 MOMENT or SITUATION. Think minutes instead of days, weeks, or months.
3. Don’t try to cram an entire short story into a flash piece. It won’t work
4. Avoid excessive backstory or exposition. Jump right in!

Still have questions about flash? Here is a wonderful resource with many great examples. Check out Brevity for examples of excellent non-fiction pieces and tons of great essays on writing.