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Flash Fiction: The Short Short Story

In this course, learn how to write a complete story in under 1000 words. We will study “Sticks” by George Saunders, as well as other short-form writers, to examine the elements of brevity, plot, and surprise. Take class time to emulate these tactics in your own very short story.

This class is taught by a graduate student in the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s MFA Program in Creative Writing.


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Upcoming in this series:
Adults

Spoken Word Poetry

Central Library | April 7 | 12:00pm
Adults

Writing About Religion

Plaza Branch | April 11 | 4:00pm
Adults

Convincing Your Audience: The Art of Persuasion

Plaza Branch | April 14 | 11:30am
Adults

The Short Story: Form, Function, and Magic

Central Library | April 18 | 2:00pm
Watch or Listen to Past Events in this Series:
21
Nov

An Evening with Gillian Flynn

Offsite Location | 6:00pm
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Flash Fiction: The Short Short Story

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