Interesting, and attractive becasue of short time needed for writing. What do you think, what are the main benefits of that kind of exercise? From my perspective it is good for creativity and style, but it doesn’t teach you how to tell a story, how to construct, even a short fiction. Maybe it’s a good introduction to longer forms?
Maybe microfiction has the same purpose as poetry? Just because something is framed in 50 or 100 words doesn't mean it needs to be shallow. However, it could be written just for entertainment.
I think it is attractive because of its limitations. Describe a scene, introduce a character, try to show as much as possible, also by context, create atmosphere, include some kind of twist, and deliver your message or moral—all in 100 words. It's great for teaching you about word economy.
And of course, it can be an introduction to a longer form. A grotesque dark fantasy short story about a cunning old grave robber whose apprentices die one by one? Why not!
Damn, I haven’t thoguht it couls be done just for entertainment. Simple, but it’s a game changer and shows a way for treating writing as something that is giving you pleasury, something not sp serious, but fun. What a relief :)
I think it's a nice introduction to longer forms, I have had a couple of people who never wrote fiction try micro-fiction first before taking on a larger project. I would argue that it actually teaches you how to tell a story, because even micro stories should have a clear beginning, middle and end. Even though some of the stuff are just hinted and are painted outside the words.
I, too, have developed a loving and happy relationship with the microfiction genre! My readers (if not all readers) are pressed for time, and to be able to deliver them a satisfying nugget in a few hundred words has, like a trail of breadcrumbs, primed them for future pieces. These were fun and I'm looking forward to reading more.
Interesting, and attractive becasue of short time needed for writing. What do you think, what are the main benefits of that kind of exercise? From my perspective it is good for creativity and style, but it doesn’t teach you how to tell a story, how to construct, even a short fiction. Maybe it’s a good introduction to longer forms?
Maybe microfiction has the same purpose as poetry? Just because something is framed in 50 or 100 words doesn't mean it needs to be shallow. However, it could be written just for entertainment.
I think it is attractive because of its limitations. Describe a scene, introduce a character, try to show as much as possible, also by context, create atmosphere, include some kind of twist, and deliver your message or moral—all in 100 words. It's great for teaching you about word economy.
And of course, it can be an introduction to a longer form. A grotesque dark fantasy short story about a cunning old grave robber whose apprentices die one by one? Why not!
Damn, I haven’t thoguht it couls be done just for entertainment. Simple, but it’s a game changer and shows a way for treating writing as something that is giving you pleasury, something not sp serious, but fun. What a relief :)
I think it's a nice introduction to longer forms, I have had a couple of people who never wrote fiction try micro-fiction first before taking on a larger project. I would argue that it actually teaches you how to tell a story, because even micro stories should have a clear beginning, middle and end. Even though some of the stuff are just hinted and are painted outside the words.
Microfiction is great for “chunking” process to start writing fiction.
I, too, have developed a loving and happy relationship with the microfiction genre! My readers (if not all readers) are pressed for time, and to be able to deliver them a satisfying nugget in a few hundred words has, like a trail of breadcrumbs, primed them for future pieces. These were fun and I'm looking forward to reading more.