How I Write FLASH FICTION (Flash Fiction Writing Vlog)

How do I write Flash fiction? In this video I go over my process from start to finish in real time (not really). I plan out, write and edit a 900 word (too long) flash fiction story and then read it to you.

There's even room for an 80s movie montage. Not that anyone asked for that, or wanted it. Or needed it, frankly.

So if you're looking for an insight into how flash fiction is written, the step by step process of getting it down on the page, this video is my approach to that.

The most important thing when you're new to writing is to keep writing. Keep putting down words, paragraphs, plots, characters. You'll learn as you go, and you can use the experience of the writing community to fill in the gaps where you're not sure.

Writing is my passion, and I love to support other writers and help them develop their writing along with me. I want to help you tell your best stories.

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[Grain-hu]

It's not just that you beleive you're funny. You ARE funny! That OK/10 really got me with that 80s montage music beat! I had to pause the video to have a hearty laugh!

Okay that aside. I've watched this video a few times already. But I love this short story so much... Whenever I come up with an idea and get some writing done for a short story, I try to find inspiration. It's always like wait how do you even write a short story? But I come back to your short story videos and am inspired once again!

I aspire to write a short story in a day too. Ofcourse editing comes in too but atleast if I could draft in one day.

A sharper man is an absolute gem.

[Olu-dlbn]

That was incredible. Precise and punchy when needed. Brilliant. Truly.

[AwakeArise]

You’re on another level with your video editing these days. And that was a cool little story, cheers 🍻

[JoeyPaulOnline]

Oh I loved that flash fiction and loved seeing your process!

[AphroditeLee]

I suck at flash (and writing shorts in general) so thanks for this!

[Voice.of.the.Fire.Ministries]

I love the 80s stuff, and this is a brilliant idea, a flash fiction a day for 30 days. I’m going to give it a go.

[L.Dacre_Elbow_Jumper]

The brief moment of respite/hitting the wall at 6:38 is my default writing position. To a tee!

^_^

Loved this video KW. You had it all in this one. Perfect!

You had me at the scoring result of: "OK out of 10".

Oh and that Flashfic piece!

That was an 'Amazing out of 10'.

[MeredithPhillipsWrites]

More 80s montages, please, hahahaha! That was perfect. [And yeah...those do take a freaking long time to put together.]
I loved how you used the prompt! Totally a different direction than I would have gone and I really like how you used it as the ending lines.

[joseph.r]

Love the 80s movie montage. Priceless.

[qine]

Omg omg omg! I am speechless!! This is frekkin awesome! I the glass with ice cubes point in the story. So much subtext. Main character is totally one I would follow for a whole book. And I liked how you made him sound competent through subtext. Super impressed!

[KammiLutz]

I'm glad you're enjoying the writing prompts! I wish I could have done it with you. If you do it next year I'd love to do join the group!

[NicoleWilbur]

Wow! I just can’t get over how beautifully done the quality of this video is! Plus you explained your process so well (and loved the 80s montage and celebratory air punch moment lol).

[opollitico]

wish I could share my work at the end of the vlogs - what a good idea!!

[opollitico]

you know, with those editing skills it's a wonder you haven't garnered thousands of subscribers. this channel will grow and fly I'm sure! 🥳🥳🥳

[ryancasey]

Very much like the process videos! Enjoy knowing other people's processes for the final product. How many words do you define a flash fiction story to be?

[opollitico]

So excited to finally get to watch this! sorry mate, been super busy recently 🤭

[vlad]

Thanks for sharing! Nice story. Where can I read the other twelve you wrote?

[themeanderinghero]

Really enjoyed the video and the story. If you're writing one a day to that quality you're really cooking with gas. And seeing the process was great, very insightful. My own process is a bit of a mystery to me.
One thing that I really enjoyed was the tone. I thought it was dark and a little gritty. But I felt that the tone slipped at the end when you used the phrase "bawling at the table like a little baby". I know tone, and especially the use of vocabulary to convey tone, can be pretty subjective. So I'd be interested to see if you, or anyone else, agrees or disagrees.
Also realise that this is not a fully edited work. More of an observation of something that I thought was interesting than a criticism.

[opollitico]

"the important part is that I think I'm funny..." so funny 😂😂😂 lolling at this point!

[Voice.of.the.Fire.Ministries]

Where do you get those writing prompts?