The Art of Flash Fiction
Flash fiction is a story told in under a thousand words. It is also the illuminated core of a much bigger story emerging from the darkness of the untold. But how can one narrative deliver another? The Art of Flash Fiction explores the craft elements of storytelling linked to the five senses and the ways sensory detail reveals what remains unsaid.
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Sat 29 AugTwo days, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland. Ronnie Pankova-Karadjova
- $195.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 29 Aug 10:00 - Sun 30 Aug 15:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Sun 30 Aug 10:00 - Sun 30 Aug 15:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Course Outline
In eight sessions over two days, the workshop pairs each sense with a core craft element — sight with setting, sound with dialogue, taste with point of view, smell with characterisation, and touch with plot. Through analysis and discussion, guided writing and editing, participants will leave with a completed draft and a practical toolkit that will allow them to continue working in this rewarding literary form.
Who should attend
Writers at any stage who want to explore flash fiction, sharpen their use of sensory language, or simply find their way back to the page. No prior experience in flash fiction is required.
About your tutor
A bilingual writer, creative writing tutor, and music educator with over 30 years of experience. Ronnie holds a Master of Creative Writing from the University of Auckland. She writes in both English and Bulgarian, with published and award-recognised work spanning flash fiction, short stories, long prose, and poetry; her flash “Beyond Salt and Wings” recently won the prestigious Fractured and Fused Prize. Ronnie’s writing explores sensory experience, belonging, memory, and cross-cultural identity, drawing inspiration from her life in her native Bulgaria, Southern Africa, and New Zealand. You can find her here: www.ronniepk.com
