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Flash Fiction

Flash Fiction. Prewriting. Read the article “The Future Is Now” and select one of the descriptions as a basis/foundation for your flash fiction. Your story does not have to be about the technology, but the technology must be involved. Decide upon a focused conflict and a character.

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Flash Fiction

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  1. Flash Fiction

  2. Prewriting • Read the article “The Future Is Now” and select one of the descriptions as a basis/foundation for your flash fiction. Your story does not have to be about the technology, but the technology must be involved. • Decide upon a focused conflict and a character. • Develop an outline/timeline for your story.

  3. Drafting • Type a double-spaced rough draft of 500-1000 words. • Your story must fall within this range to receive a passing grade. • Create an interesting and catchy title. • COMPLETE AND INDICATE A WORD COUNT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DRAFT.

  4. Revising (First draft) • Revise using the following criteria: • The story’s conflict occurs within the first sentences. • The story’s resolution occurs within the final sentences. • Story contains evident and identifiable climax. • Story remains completely focused upon the conflict. • Write speech as dialogue – DO NOT NARRATE SPEECH. • Make the necessary corrections, COMPLETE AND INDICATE A WORD COUNT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DRAFT, and reprint.

  5. Revising (Second Draft) • Revise using the following criteria: • Under 500 words: note where descriptions could be elaborated or where descriptive language is absent. • Over 1000 words: determine details that can be omitted as they do not contribute to the story focus. • Clarity (anything confusing, missing, unclear, illogical…if you have to ask, it’s a problem). • Make the necessary corrections, COMPLETE AND INDICATE A WORD COUNTAT THE BOTTOM OF THE DRAFT, and reprint.

  6. Editing (Third Draft) • Complete a final edit of the story by completing the following: • Ensure the word choice of the author is precise, vivid, and accurate. • Edit for spelling and mechanical errors (capitalization, punctuation, and sentence structure).

  7. Publishing (Final Draft) • Submit a final draft of your story in MLA format. • COMPLETE AND INDICATE A WORD COUNT AFTER THE DATELINE. Joe Smith Mr. LaBelle ELA B10 14 June 2014 Word Count: 517

  8. Reflection • Once your flash fiction is completed and ready to submit, respond to the following questions and submit separately. The depth and specifics of your responses will impact your assessment: • Based on this experience, what part of the writing process do you feel you need to improve upon the most? Explain what you need to do to make this improvement for your next writing assignment.

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