The art of the short story is distinct from longer form fiction, and flash fiction—short short stories—even more so; I experimented in the field a little while ago
I really enjoyed the story and the sharp dialogue helped keep it moving. A speed date is such a great setting for a short story because that is, essentially, what it is in the real world.
I completely empathize with preferring to write dialogue as well, but do think it can suit short stories. Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" is a great example of that.
I really enjoyed the story and the sharp dialogue helped keep it moving. A speed date is such a great setting for a short story because that is, essentially, what it is in the real world.
I completely empathize with preferring to write dialogue as well, but do think it can suit short stories. Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" is a great example of that.
Very good! It must have been interesting to put yourself inside a woman's mind.
A challenge, which is one reason I did it, I hope with some degree of conviction.
Excellent story - I especially love the ending sentence. I’ve always wanted to write short stories but I can’t ever keep them short, myself!
That’s very kind. I struggle: concise is not my most prominent quality.