I found a good essay on flash fiction at smokelong.com. This is a site which features lots of stories that can be read in the ‘time it takes to smoke a cigarette.’ I wonder if they’re addictive and dangerous as well.
In other news:
The first meeting of the new writing group was pleasant, although it took 1.5 hours to get there public transit. It was longer to get home because the commute from work is shorter. The first two chapters of my novel-in-progress are up for critiquing this week. Wish me good luck!
I’m in the midst of report cards. Today I spent from about 7:00 am to 1:00 pm entering marks, managing files, figuring out how to use my new grading software etc. The real push comes next weekend. By then all of my marking should be done and it will be a matter of calculating and inputting the grades and writing the comments. Next term my board is switching to a web-based platform for report cards. I hope it goes smoothly.
I didn’t realize you were an aspiring writer. You must stay very busy with teaching, writing, writing groups, and all those other things life throws in. Good luck with the critiques.
You know, with school back in and a new grade this year, I don’t feel much like an aspiring writer. It feels like another life I’ve left behind. I visit when I can but I’m very jealous of anyone doing art full time – especially if that person is not starving to do so.
I just recently discovered smokelong myself. I’d already been a flash fiction fan, so it’s right up my alley. Yes, they’re addictive. I usually take breaks at work and go out in back to read one, only to come back minutes later reeking of metaphors.
Good luck with the critiquing this week. The first time I went to a writer’s circle it was a little disconcerting. Though, judging by your recent post about other writer’s circles that you’ve been part of, I’d say you already know the routine.
Thanks so much for the shoutout to SmokeLong!