1 session, Saturday, November 2nd, 11 -1 pm EST
online, 30 students max
$50
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Join writer Tommy Dean for a two-hour generative writing session focused on creating one full flash draft from opening to ending to everything in-between. We’ll look at model texts and use prompts for each element of a successful flash including openings, escalation, backstory, metaphor, middles, endings, and titles. Instead of 5-6 separate starts, we’ll concentrate on crafting one full story with inspiring prompts for each craft element. Come create a complete and urgent story with me and your fellow writers!
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About the instructor
Tommy Dean is the author of two flash fiction chapbooks Special Like the People on TV (Redbird Chapbooks, 2014) and Covenants (ELJ Editions, 2021), and a full flash collection, Hollows (Alternating Current Press, 2022). He lives in Indiana, where he currently is the Editor at Fractured Lit and Uncharted Magazine. A recipient of the 2019 Lascaux Prize in Short Fiction, his writing can be found in Best Microfiction 2019, 2020, 2023, and Best Small Fictions 2019 and 2022. His work has been published in Monkeybicycle, Laurel Review, Moon City Review, Pithead Chapel, New Flash Fiction Review, and many other litmags. He has taught writing workshops for the Gotham Writers Workshop, the The Writers Center, and The Writers Workshop. Find him at tommydeanwriter.com and on Twitter @TommyDeanWriter.
Testimonials from Past “From Opening to Ending” Students
“This class was exactly what I needed to draft a new piece. I am excited to re-read the short stories and purchase the recommended books. Thanks again!” — Maria W.
“Tommy is an excellent teacher. The reading examples were inspiring and the writing prompts were great. Tommy also did a good job fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere in the class. Thank you!” — Lisa F.
“The class was so well thought-out. Just enough time spent on each aspect of a draft, with stellar examples and time to work. I’ll definitely Take another class with Tommy.” — Catherine D.
Testimonials for Tommy Dean
“Tommy Dean’s flash fiction workshops are really fantastic. They are brimming with original and productive writing prompts. His lessons and examples are well-thought out, and the assignments are a wonderful combination of challenging and accessible. In addition, his comments are sharp and help you to see what your strengths are, as well as deftly pointing out what you might want to add or take away. This, in addition to a wonderful group of other students that are in the workshops, really blend to make a perfect workshop experience. His private editorial feedback is also wonderful. Very quick turnaround, great observations, and very generous with his time. Highly, highly recommended." - Francine Witte, author of The Cake, The Smoke, The Moon and Dressed All Wrong for This.