This workshop will give you an introduction to the novella-in-flash form, a unique and exciting fusion of long-form and short-form fiction.
The novella-in-flash combines the best aspects of novel-writing with the best aspects of flash fiction (or the short-short story). The novella-in-flash harnesses flash fiction’s impulse for compression, musicality and intensity, while still exploring characters fully, digging deeply into social or moral issues, and building a rich story-world and longer narrative arc.
If you want to reinvigorate your novel-writing, or if you’ve been feeling stale in writing only one-off flash fictions, the novella-in-flash can transform your writing in a lasting way.
Through this workshop, you will –
- Get more familiar with key aspects of the novella-in-flash formLearn how writing novellas-in-flash improves your other fiction writing (novels, short stories, flash fiction)
- Practise using an archetypal flash fiction structure
- Identify possible story scenarios for producing your own novella
- Choose one and write a key scene (in the form of a flash fiction)
- Write a further flash, building on the first
- Develop a provisional cast of characters
- Learn strategies for linking individual moments into an overarching storyline
- Receive novella-in-flash recommended reading suggestions
- Find out about publication opportunities
- Have the chance to ask questions, and identify your next steps
This event is a repeat of Michael’s previous Novella-in-Flash workshop for London LitLab in April 2022.
Here’s what participants said about Michael’s previous London LitLab Novella-in-Flash workshop:
“I really enjoyed the session, Michael is a great instructor! I will definitely look out for future London Lit Lab events!”
“I came away feeling excited about the whole thing, with a number of ideas buzzing around in my head. I thought Michael had a very approachable manner, and he explained things very well.”
“I found the whole session to be an exciting invitation to poke around with some of my writing habits and nudge them into different directions. It was excellent… Michael did an excellent job of keeping everything fresh and engaging.”
“I found the workshop very inspiring and it gave me a great boost. Ten out of ten, for sure.“
