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In this workshop, we’ll explore the exciting genre of Flash Fiction. We’ll define what makes a piece of writing flash and how this is similar, yet different, from other forms of fiction. We’ll look at how you can pack a satisfying story in less than 1,000 words, paying close attention to language and plot and character. Along with reading some contemporary Flash Fiction, you’ll get started writing our own flash stories with the help of prompts and exercises. You’ll leave the workshop with a variety of resources for you to continue your study of Flash Fiction, including a list of journals and magazines that publish flash.
Steve Cushman is the author of three novels, including Portisville, winner of the 2004 Novello Literary Award. He has published two poetry chapbooks, and his first full-length collection, How Birds Fly, won the 2018 Lena Shull Book award. His latest collection, The Last Time, was published by Unicorn Press in 2023. Cushman lives in Greensboro, North Carolina, and works in the IT department at Cone Health.
When: Saturday, February, 14, 2026 | 10:00 am – Noon
Where: St. Marks Community Church, Alamance Room, 1230 St. Marks Church Road, Burlington. Handicap parking is located in the parking lot behind the Church
This event is made possible by the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources through the Alamance Arts Council.
