Thanks for linking me to this. I find it super interesting to learn that you start with those first 50 words. I am a very very wordy person and would never have thought to approach it this way. Just hearing about that really reshapes some of my ideas for writing. <3 <3
So useful to hear these steps. I love flash but mine tend to end up around 500 words, and I'm having fun with these ideas to trim, trim, trim. Thank you.
Nothing like a good trimming! I look forward to writing longer pieces in the future. Sometimes I worry I won't be able to do it as my brain is so trained to write 100 words!
I especially appreciate the "don't take forever" mantra (probably not a huge surprise since I also like to publish every day). This will help a LOT of writers.
I've been writing 100 word stories (almost) every day too. Inspiration can come from anywhere. Sometimes I'll just pick a random word from the dictionary. I'm publishing them as 2-Bite stories.
If you don't mind waiting to collaborate till October, feel free to shoot me an email and I will send you the deets on how it works! ericadrayton@substack.com
Noted! If you want to shoot me an email at ericadrayton@substack.com I will reply with further details. I’m currently booked through September with collaborations as I’m only taking on one a week, especially as I work, have my own story I have to get out, and I’m in the middle of moving. But we shall collaborate and it will be stupendous!
I’ve actually been practicing, if you can believe it! The closer it gets to October the more nervous coupled with excitement I become! Maybe I will share my practice pages closer to Pentober 😳
You’re on! I am working on a regular “boot camp” where I’ll work with groups of ppl who want to learn and improve on their 100 word story writing. I’m still working out the details. But whenever you’re ready, I’ll be here!
Thanks for linking me to this. I find it super interesting to learn that you start with those first 50 words. I am a very very wordy person and would never have thought to approach it this way. Just hearing about that really reshapes some of my ideas for writing. <3 <3
So useful to hear these steps. I love flash but mine tend to end up around 500 words, and I'm having fun with these ideas to trim, trim, trim. Thank you.
Nothing like a good trimming! I look forward to writing longer pieces in the future. Sometimes I worry I won't be able to do it as my brain is so trained to write 100 words!
Yes sign me up. Like to try this!
Never written today short of a story but would be interested in trying out a collaborator sometime!
Also, “collaboration” not “collaborator”. 🤦
Should say “that” instead of “today”. Gah!
We must crack on.
Nicely done, Erica!
I especially appreciate the "don't take forever" mantra (probably not a huge surprise since I also like to publish every day). This will help a LOT of writers.
I've been writing 100 word stories (almost) every day too. Inspiration can come from anywhere. Sometimes I'll just pick a random word from the dictionary. I'm publishing them as 2-Bite stories.
Collaboration sounds fun, Erica! If you're not all booked up already.
This was a terrific peek-behind-the-scenes, I really enjoyed it!
If you don't mind waiting to collaborate till October, feel free to shoot me an email and I will send you the deets on how it works! ericadrayton@substack.com
Will do!
Liking the stories, interested. at 68, I have many amusing anecdotes, may try to put some into 100 words
Noted! If you want to shoot me an email at ericadrayton@substack.com I will reply with further details. I’m currently booked through September with collaborations as I’m only taking on one a week, especially as I work, have my own story I have to get out, and I’m in the middle of moving. But we shall collaborate and it will be stupendous!
“...will forever change the look...”
I see what you did there. 😉 I’m lookin forward to it!
I’ve actually been practicing, if you can believe it! The closer it gets to October the more nervous coupled with excitement I become! Maybe I will share my practice pages closer to Pentober 😳
I’m definitely going to start writing some drabbles and once I’ve got my confidence up I’d love to collaborate!
You’re on! I am working on a regular “boot camp” where I’ll work with groups of ppl who want to learn and improve on their 100 word story writing. I’m still working out the details. But whenever you’re ready, I’ll be here!