Spring 2026: Shorthand Stories — Experimental Flash Fiction

$45.00

Class Description

This 3-week generative workshop explores experimental flash fiction and its ability to accomplish the work of longer narratives in a compressed form, often existing at the intersection of fiction, poetry, and other art forms. Session one focuses on reading examples and generative writing. Session two centers on guided peer feedback. Session three emphasizes revision strategies and an overview of publishing opportunities for flash fiction. Participants will leave with a revised flash fiction piece of under 1,000 words.

Price

This class is operating on a sliding scale. You may purchase the class at a rate you feel financially comfortable with, up to the maximum class cost of $45. All students will receive the same instruction regardless of payment.

Use the checkout process as-is to pay the full $45 for the class. To adjust the price during checkout, please enter the desired price in the promo code box using the format WRITE##. For example, to pay $15, enter WRITE15 into the promo code box. Please reach out to us if you need assistance.

Available promo codes

WRITEFREE

WRITE15

WRITE30

Please only register 1 student per transaction if using discounts.

Dates & Times

This class meets on Wednesdays, between April 8th and 22nd from 5:00 – 6:30 pm

April 8th
April 15th
April 22nd

Materials Required

Participants bring their own writing supplies; pencils and paper provided

Class Description

This 3-week generative workshop explores experimental flash fiction and its ability to accomplish the work of longer narratives in a compressed form, often existing at the intersection of fiction, poetry, and other art forms. Session one focuses on reading examples and generative writing. Session two centers on guided peer feedback. Session three emphasizes revision strategies and an overview of publishing opportunities for flash fiction. Participants will leave with a revised flash fiction piece of under 1,000 words.

Price

This class is operating on a sliding scale. You may purchase the class at a rate you feel financially comfortable with, up to the maximum class cost of $45. All students will receive the same instruction regardless of payment.

Use the checkout process as-is to pay the full $45 for the class. To adjust the price during checkout, please enter the desired price in the promo code box using the format WRITE##. For example, to pay $15, enter WRITE15 into the promo code box. Please reach out to us if you need assistance.

Available promo codes

WRITEFREE

WRITE15

WRITE30

Please only register 1 student per transaction if using discounts.

Dates & Times

This class meets on Wednesdays, between April 8th and 22nd from 5:00 – 6:30 pm

April 8th
April 15th
April 22nd

Materials Required

Participants bring their own writing supplies; pencils and paper provided