#nanofiction

[jancabraljackson]

Writing Battle

At the start of August, I joined the Summer Nanofiction’s Writing Battle. I had to write a story up to 250 words using prompts with a chance to redraw my genre once and the character/word six times. I decided to stick with my original Quiet Horror genre (think Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House and Edgar Allen Poe’s The Pit and The Pendulum) and the assigned character and word. I had…

View On WordPress

#flash fiction #nanofiction #Short Story #Short story Competition #writer #writing #WritingBattle

[kathleenwcurry]

EASILY CONFUSED WORDS: DON VS. DAWN

Don and dawn are easily confused words. The spell-check application of most word processing software programs would not catch a slip-up of these two words. Spell-check is looking for words that aren’t in its dictionary, and words that resemble words in its dictionary, but are possibly spelled wrong. Spell-check isn’t perfect. It doesn’t know and can’t guess what word you wanted, or what word you…

View On WordPress

#currying_favor #dawn #don #easilyconfusedwords #ECW #englishsecondlanguage #ESL #kathleenwcurry #nanofiction #TOEFL

[dreampeople]

The Wonder Wheel - nano fiction

synopsis: After a bad breakup, Sophie visits the state fair in search of a thrill for comfort.

words: 500

read under the cut:

Last time she came to the festival she was on the moon, loved by a boy and by her friends. Back then she could even feel love emanating off passerby, her own heart supple and open to receive it. But this time around she was alone, her heart clamped tight by rust, like the entrance gate to the nameless mine train roller coaster before it went out of service. The smell of cinnamon and fatty dough, the shrieks of giddy children, and the unworried laughter of teenagers tempted tears to fall, but she steeled herself. She’d promised herself a good time no matter what.

Last time she came, and all the years before that, the ferris wheel was the one ride she always refused. She’d watched Lillian, Luca, and Marcus be gently careened up into the stars, heard their beckoning from below. Marcus had been quiet, in hindsight probably because he knew he would have to do what he initially intended when they were back on land. He had to break her heart next to the giant rat attraction instead. She hadn’t heard what he said at first, partly because of the announcer’s nasally call in the intercom right next to her, and partly because she didn’t want to believe it, so he had to break her heart twice.

It was sunset. Now or never. She flashed her wristband at the attendant and pressed herself into the deepest corner of the car, holding her arms to stifle her trembling. The yawping of the nuts and bolts that held it together helped nothing. Sophie was hoping she’d remain alone for the duration of the ride to slim the chances of her unloading half-digested kernels onto some stranger, but at the last second a boy, with a mountain of hair on his head and legs so long he couldn’t sit up straight, crept in. He smiled at her. Despite the state she was in, that was all he did, making no efforts to comfort her. They ascended in silence, aside from more moaning from the metal as the car began to teeter.

Too afraid to enjoy the view, Sophie found herself taking in the profile of the stranger as he did instead: how the light bounced off the thin glint of summer dew on his cheeks, the loose kinks that’d escaped the tightness of his dreads, and the smile he’d kept since he boarded. The knotting in her stomach was replaced with something else when he finally noticed and looked at her too. So distracted, deafened to the ride’s last pleas to live, they hadn’t even realized the car had dislodged itself from its holdings until the bottom of it had bashed into the one below them, and they were being knocked about its walls like a shaken egg, plummeting. Eddie, among other injuries, had sustained one so wide on his head that they had to shave it in order to put in the staples, Sophie almost more devastated than he.

#my writing #writeblr #black writers on tumblr #lgbtq writers #writing community #romance #nanofiction

[prokopetz]

Microfiction: A story told in no more than one thousand words.

Nanofiction: A story told in no more than one hundred words.

Picofiction: A story told in no more than ten words.

Femtofiction: A story told in no more than one word.

Attofiction: A story told in no more than one letter.

Zeptofiction: A story told in no more than one punctuation mark or diacritic.

Yoctofiction: A story told by gesturing helplessly toward one's keyboard.

#writing #taxonomy #si prefixes #this is a serious post

[five5sixers]

ANATOMY really struck a chord with me. It's an honestly unforgettable experience, much like the rest of Kitty Horrorshow's library of altgames and nanofiction.

Check it out on https://kittyhorrorshow.itch.io/anatomy and look at the rest of her games, while you're at it. Most of them are free! If you like her work, consider becoming a patron https://patreon.com/kittyhorrorshow/. She's a huge inspiration of mine, and deserves the support!

#old art #twitter archive #fanart #kitty horrorshow #good will to mamacrow #i'm still proud of this one actually...

[litgenchronicles]

Flash Fiction: A Genre for a Quick Read.

What is Flash Fiction?

Flash fiction is a subgenre of fiction that consists of stories that are extremely brief, usually ranging from a few words to a few hundred words. Flash fiction is also called microfiction, nanofiction, short short stories, or sudden fiction. Flash fiction differs from other forms of fiction by having a complete plot with a beginning, a middle, and an end, despite its limited length. Flash fiction also differs from other forms of short fiction, such as vignettes, sketches, or anecdotes, by having a clear conflict and resolution, rather than just a description or a scene.

There is no definitive word count that defines flash fiction, as different markets and publications may have different criteria. However, most flash fiction stories are under 1,000 words, and some may even be as short as six words. The upper limit of flash fiction is usually 1,500 words, as anything longer may be considered a short story.

How did Flash Fiction emerge and evolve?

Flash fiction has roots going back to ancient times, when writers such as Aesop, Panchatantra, and Jataka used fables and parables to convey moral lessons and universal truths in a concise and witty manner. Flash fiction as we know it today emerged in the late 20th century and gained popularity in the 21st century, influenced by various factors such as the development of the internet, which enabled global and collaborative creation and dissemination of content; the rise of social media, which increased the popularity and accessibility of online communication and networking; and the emergence of new literary movements, such as postmodernism, which experimented with the form and function of fiction. Flash fiction also adapted and incorporated elements from other forms of art and entertainment, such as literature, cinema, photography, and podcasts.

What are the characteristics and themes of Flash Fiction?

Flash fiction is characterized by its use of brevity, ambiguity, and implication. Flash fiction often breaks the conventional boundaries of fiction, such as linearity, structure, and form. Flash fiction allows the reader to explore multiple paths and meanings, and to participate in the creation and interpretation of the story. Flash fiction also challenges the notions of authorship, authority, and authenticity, as the story can be modified, remixed, or co-authored by multiple agents.

Some of the common themes of flash fiction are:

The relationship between language and reality.

The impact of digital culture on identity and society.

The exploration of new forms of expression and communication

The critique of the limitations and possibilities of the medium.

The celebration of creativity and innovation.

What are some notable examples of Flash Fiction?

There are many examples of flash fiction that have been acclaimed, awarded, or exhibited in various platforms and venues. Here are some of them:

The Dinosaur (1948) by Augusto Monterroso: A seven-word story that plays with the expectations and perceptions of the reader with a surprising twist.

The Story of an Hour (1894) by Kate Chopin: A 1,000-word story that depicts the reactions of a woman who learns that her husband has died in a train accident, and then discovers that he is still alive.

“The Appointment” by Etgar Keret: A 150-word story that depicts a surreal encounter between a man and a woman who have an appointment to kill each other. It is a dark and humorous story that plays with the expectations and perceptions of the reader.

“The Scarlatti Tilt” by Richard Brautigan: A 33-word story that reveals a shocking motive for a murder with just one sentence. It is a minimalist and ironic story that challenges the conventions and expectations of the genre.

Conclusion.

Flash fiction is a genre that reflects the realities and potentials of the minimalist age. It offers new ways of experiencing and creating stories, as well as new perspectives on the role and function of literature in the contemporary world. Flash fiction is not a trivial or superficial genre, but a valid and valuable form of literature that deserves attention and appreciation.

[dpargyle]

my era of experimenting with AI is over. the age of the flickertoon rises once more. (little poems & nanofiction to boot)

(Sketchbook Pro, Krita, Canva, beFunky Photo Editor, & PhotoMosh)

#my art #my writing #poetry #poem #bookblr #glitch #glitchart #glitched #bird #birds #queer #lgbtq #trans #pride #cartoon #cartoonish #comic #comics #comix #comic art #flickertoon

[chronotopes]

how about nutmeg?

how’s your room/home decorated? do you have a specific theme or style going on?

answering for my room because i don't have an apartment-sized space of my own.... yet! it's painted a peach/light orange color that i love, i have warm white White Girl String Lights around the whole room that i use (along with a desk lamp) as my primary source of lighting, and i try to go for organized/minimal knicknacks but maximalist wall decor (one corner of the room next to my desk is all-photographs, the other is a sort of pseudo-wall scrapbook - postcards, photos, ticket stabs, one of gabe's orchestra programs, two nanofiction magazine editions from my creative writing professor, sample papers from the dyptique store in london because they are so very beautiful and i am a freak - i've done the "put attractive papers on your wall as you acquire them" thing in just about every room i've lived in and i would highly recommend it :)

#asks #i looooooove my room and i love decorating walls

[bibit]

DAY 5: A genre, a person, a problem, NANO FICTION (6 DAYS OF FALLING LEAVES BLOG CHALLENGE)

DAY 5: A genre, a person, a problem, NANO FICTION (6 DAYS OF FALLING LEAVES BLOG CHALLENGE) #fiction #horror #nanofiction #flashfiction #shortstory #amwriting #writer #blogger #blog #storyteller

Kelsee hadn’t been in a tomb in almost thirty-six months. She took a deep, smooth breath, allowing the stale stench of dust and rot to fill her nostrils. She wanted to restore her reputation and Oscar promised that dig would bring her efforts back into prominence. But not a bone, or a pile of dust remained in the King’s sarcophagus when her team finally found the lost underground tomb of  King…

View On WordPress

#Fiction #Horror #short story #Speculative Fiction #supernatural

[thelifepartners]

E. Ray

He named his child Søren, like the philosopher, to remind himself that having children didn’t mean an end to a life of inquiry.

Instead, Søren just reminded him of what he was not doing with his life, and he grew to hate the child.

#flash fiction #microfiction #nanofiction #parenthood #whats in a name

[thelittle-lady]

Astute

(adj.) | /əˈstuːt/

He could hide nothing from her, which was both a blessing and a curse. And tonight, as she watched him walk through their front door, he didn't even need to say a word. She stood up, eyes bright with unshed tears, and immediately held him close. And in her arms, he felt the walls he had been barely holding up all day collapse.

#word of the day #quick prose #writing exercise #daily writing #daily writing prompt #writing prompt #wotd #nanofiction #the lady writes

[kathleenwcurry]

Easily Confused Words: Flare vs. Flair

Flare and flair are easily confused words. The spell-check application of most word processing software programs would not catch a slip-up of these two words. Spell-check is looking for words that aren’t in its dictionary, and words that resemble words in its dictionary, but are possibly spelled wrong. Spell-check isn’t perfect. It doesn’t know and can’t guess what word you wanted, or what word…

View On WordPress

#easilyconfusedwords #englishsecondlanguage #ESL #flare #kathleenwcurry #nanofiction #TOEFL

[risforrogue]

Suicide Note

It had been months since I last visited and yet the graveyard looked almost the same as before. I placed the red roses she loved beside her tombstone. I looked around to see if there were anyone else nearby. There was no one. I knelt down and started removing the fallen leaves that fell on her final resting place. I sat down after a bit and decided to just tell her what happened. “Hi, baby. I…

View On WordPress

#flash fiction #nanofiction #short story

[glitterandstarshine]

It’s official!! I’ll be writing Wintergleam for MaNoWriMo this year!!

I’m super excited about this, and I hope to get a lot of writing done. I’ll be posting word count updates and excerpts here throughout the month of November, so y’all can see how it’s coming!

TAGLIST (ask to be added or removed!):

@gutblood @avi-burton-writing @ofbloodandflowers @charlottedotexe @andiwriteunderthemoon @pseudonym-lux @the-starlight-writer @rewrit @the-writer-in-the-sky

#I’m!! so!!! pumped!!! #nanowrimo #nanowrimo 2020 #nanofiction #writeblr #wip: wintergleam

[acehole-art]

I might have went a bit *too* far today with nanowrimo, but at least I'm done with the first arc

#nanokickingmyass rn #nanowrimo #nanofiction #writing memes #writing #dead #i wrote too much

[elegantenthusiastphantom]

And a wonderful day of writing to you! How have you done so far friend? Good? Not so good? Nevertheless we’re on a new day now with new words to write, and I am delivering those good good vibes so that you may be successful! How about today you tell me about your main character(s)? I may not be able to respond to all the answers, but I read each one!

Well, good day for you too!! Sorry I took a while to respond, but I was busy with college stuff!

So, I'm trying to write everyday even if it's not a lot of words, so I can make into an habit. It's been okay, I guess, but I still hyped!

Since the story develops 8 characters, I divided them in separated arcs. So, my main characters are:

Changbin, a lost boy who has mixed blood of dragons in him (wich is forbidden, poor boy) and Seungmin, a wizard, owner of the herbs shop with a very sad backstory (and something else, that I won't spoile).

Changbin is lost in the madness of their world from a long time, since he doesn't remember much of his life before some years ago.

Seungmin is lonely, even after finding his friends. he doesn't want to have attachments, so he just avoids to get new people into his life.

However, there's still Seungmins friends that are very important to the story, so the other arcs:

We have Jisung and Minho the owners of the tavern and personal advisers. They are a couple from God knows how long. Jisung is estrovert and a little crazy while Minho is the centered a d calm, they complete each other. Also they are the best friends of Seungmin.

Hyunjin and Jeongin are the young ones that must be protected at all costs, Hyunjin is very naive about the world's hatred and danger so Jeongin compensates in that part, even him being the youngest

Last but not least, there's Bang chan and Felix. You don't get to see a lot of them in the beginning because Bang chan was exiled by the monster council lefting Felix searching for him during the firts part of the story.

I hope you like it, I still have so many things to think about in the story! But it's going to be a nice one!!

Thank youuu!! And a nice writting day for you and all the others nanowrimk writers!!!!!

#nanofiction #nanowrimo 2020 #nano 2020 #nanowrimo #stray kids fanfic #fantasy au #fanfic #hyunin #minsung #seungbin #chanlix #changbin #seungmin #kim seungmin #seo changbin #han jisung #writing fantasy #fantasy worldbuilding #writeblr