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Flash Fiction Lives!

What it is

FFL is here to unite flash fiction writers across the globe. Flash fiction pieces are shorter than a short story, and have all kinds of crazy rules and formats. Read below for the guidelines for flash fiction for this group.

What are we doing here?

As well as submitting flash fiction, nano-fiction and short stories, we'll also throw out some monthly prompts or themes to get your brain juices a' boilin'.

What are the guidelines then boss?

Flash Fiction and Genre Folders

The recommended word count is 500 words or less for pieces submitted to a genre folder (Or the straight up Flash Fiction folder if you don't want to be caged in by a genre), but a maximum of 1000 words is the cut off point.

55's Folder

This is a separate folder for nano-fiction masochists who want to submit 55's, and this is strictly limited to a 55 word count... no more and no less!

Short Stories

The lines between flash fiction and short stories are blurred, and we don't want to miss out on great writing over silly rules, so anything over 1000 words can go in here if you want to show it off to the community!

Oh, make sure your piece is actually flash fiction and not a vignette. By this I mean, is your fiction a self contained piece with characters and some sort of plot progression or is it just a short segment dedicated to a specific character?

Finally, please do include a word count in the description for every piece. It's not like we are going to count to check up on you, but it is nice to know how many words you managed to get your piece across in.

And last of all

Spread the word dudes/dudettes. If you know people who are into writing fiction, and want a bit of a challenge; get them involved! The more writers we have, the stronger the community, and then we can hold competitions and such.

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Recent Journal Entries

Hallo,

Don't forget there is still time to get your stories in for the January prompt!

Here's a link to the original journal entry with the details - fav.me/dcvv3c9
Hello and happy new year! I hope 2019 brings you many great things.

Perhaps you would like to start off the year with a new prompt? The first prompt of the year is to write a story (1000 words or fewer) based around a song of your choice.

Does your song set the tone for the story? Is a line of lyrics used as an important piece of dialogue? Does your main character fall in love while the song plays in the background?

This scene from American Psycho is a great example of how music can really make the scene. (Don't watch it if you are squeamish, btw)

There is a brand new 2019 FFL prompts folder for you to put your stories in.

All the best, and all the stories, for 2019!

Stay flashy.
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Group Info

What it is

FFL is here to unite flash fiction writers across the globe. Flash fiction pieces are shorter than a short story, and have all kinds of crazy rules and formats. Read below for the guidelines for flash fiction for this group.

What are we doing here?

As well as submitting flash fiction, nano-fiction and short stories, we'll also throw out some monthly prompts or themes to get your brain juices a' boilin'.

What are the guidelines then boss?

Flash Fiction and Genre Folders

The recommended word count is 500 words or less for pieces submitted to a genre folder (Or the straight up Flash Fiction folder if you don't want to be caged in by a genre), but a maximum of 1000 words is the cut off point.

55's Folder

This is a separate folder for nano-fiction masochists who want to submit 55's, and this is strictly limited to a 55 word count... no more and no less!

Short Stories

The lines between flash fiction and short stories are blurred, and we don't want to miss out on great writing over silly rules, so anything over 1000 words can go in here if you want to show it off to the community!

Oh, make sure your piece is actually flash fiction and not a vignette. By this I mean, is your fiction a self contained piece with characters and some sort of plot progression or is it just a short segment dedicated to a specific character?

Finally, please do include a word count in the description for every piece. It's not like we are going to count to check up on you, but it is nice to know how many words you managed to get your piece across in.

And last of all

Spread the word dudes/dudettes. If you know people who are into writing fiction, and want a bit of a challenge; get them involved! The more writers we have, the stronger the community, and then we can hold competitions and such.
Group
Founded 12 Years ago
Nov 30, 2011

Location
Global

Group Focus
Art Creation

Media Type
Literature

222 Members
204 Watchers
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Flash Fiction Resources

The following are a collection of great resources for aspiring authors of flash fiction, and writing in general.

Tips For Writing Flash Fiction by SRSmith with excerpts by Kathy Kachelries

Creating Voice by CrumpetsHarvey

Guide to (UK) Punctuation By Larry Trask

Flash Fiction Chronicles - a flash fiction blog

Some tips on prompts from TheBrassGlass: fav.me/daan4ys

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dannyrichardwriter Featured By Owner Oct 10, 2015
Thank you so much for adding me, much appreciated! 
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vigour-mortis Featured By Owner Oct 12, 2015  Hobbyist Writer
Thank you for being a part of the group!
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YppleJax Featured By Owner Sep 14, 2015  Hobbyist General Artist
Thanks so much for requesting Samaritan! :D
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High-five! 
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MissMonie Featured By Owner Aug 25, 2015  Hobbyist General Artist
Thank you for the request for my story, dear. I think I'll join seeing as the majority of my work is short...
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vigour-mortis Featured By Owner Aug 25, 2015  Hobbyist Writer
Glad to have you. Welcome!
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KristianTsvetanov Featured By Owner Aug 18, 2015   Traditional Artist
Hey, thanks for requesting my story. I'm totally joining.
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LotusJadeThorn Featured By Owner Aug 15, 2015  Student Writer
Thanks for requesting my story :meow:
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BATTLEFAIRIES Featured By Owner Aug 3, 2015
Oh my Word

Thank you for the request!
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