Flash Writing Workshop (Online)

Why take Flash Writing Workshop


Flash fiction, mini-memoir, prose poems, short-shorts, palm-of-the-hand stories: These are a few of the wide variety of brief prose forms we will experiment with in this one-day, multi-genre workshop.

In this workshop you will explore the narrative potential of our observations, memories, and imaginations as we try out structures in sudden prose. The emphasis will be on making new work, but this workshop can also help you better realize work-in-progress. Open to all levels of experience and skill. Come with an open mind and a willingness to play on the page.

Workshop Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  
Workshop Fee: $295  
Workshop Location: Online  
Prerequisite: None

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Schedule: 

9:45-10 a.m. - Check-in via Zoom
10-11:30 a.m. - Introduction, Writing and Reading Activities 
11:30-11:40 a.m. - Break 
11:40 a.m.-1 p.m. - Literary Models and Writing Experiments 
1-1:45 p.m. - Lunch 
1:45-3 p.m. - Further Exploration Flash Forms 
3-3:10 p.m. - Break 
3:10-4:30 p.m. - Final Forms and Sharing of New Work 
4:30 p.m. - Course Concludes

To use Zoom, you will need access to a computer (preferred) or mobile device with internet access. This is a list of basic system requirements.

Screen Size

  • Zoom are best viewed at a minimum screen size of 11+ inches. If you want to use a device with a smaller screen, we recommend using the mobile apps for Zoom.

Operating Systems

  • macOS 10.13 or newer (Interlochen recommends Apple products)
  • Windows 10
  • chromeOS
  • Apple iOS or Android

Computer Speed and Processor

  • Use a Mac or PC 5 years old or newer if possible. While it is possible to use an iPad or mobile device, the experience will be better for you on a laptop or desktop.
  • If using a laptop, it should have the following specifications:
  • At least 4GB of RAM
  • At least 2GHz processor

Internet Speed

  • Minimum of 1.5Mbps download and 800Kbps upload

Faculty

Patricia Ann McNair

Artistic Director of Writers Retreat, Instructor of Creative Writing, Interlochen College of Creative Arts

Questions? Contact Gary.

Associate Director of Continuing & Community Education

Email: college@interlochen.org

Phone: 231.276.7340

Gary Gatzke