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Flash Fiction / Publication / Pittsburgh / Blogging

I just have a few words to say about unity of viewpoint, time and place in a piece of flash fiction. Nothing I propose in this piece or in any article about how to write flash fiction is suppose to be taken as hard, fast rules; all my writing tips are about the parameters of writing flash fiction that I've figured out for myself and that helps me get published. I've had many of my stories published by online and print publications and they continue to get published. So, here's something that I've learned that keeps me getting published: use only one point of view in you flash story, keep the story to a very short time frame-a few minutes to a few hours-and keep the locale of the story in one place.

Once again these are only suggestions. These tips are working for me. Maybe they can work for you.   


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Reviewed on April 23, 2007
Thanks for the tips, but I still don't have a clue as to what "flash fiction" exactly is. Enlighten me.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on April 23, 2007
Not so long ago, when we started our exchange of words I said that you will become one of those rare ones that with unselfishness share.
I am sure that many new beginners have benefit from your tips.
Author, you have my utmost respect.
Georg

Reviewed by Brett Moore
Reviewed on April 22, 2007
Thanks for that advice, Guy. Congratulations on getting many stories published.

Brett

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen
Reviewed on April 22, 2007
Fantastic tips, Guy. Thanks again for sharing your wealth of tips and for your encouragement!

Reviewed by Frances Lynn
Reviewed on April 22, 2007
Cheers Guy. A useful tip. Very generous of you to share your expertise!

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