I’m very excited. The beta test of my Fast Flash© Workshop was a success! And I’m getting ready to officially launch this two-week intensive, generative workshop. Thanks so much to my beta group, who were amazing! I’ve got a list of writers who’ve already expressed interest. Watch this space for the upcoming (official) announcement. In the meantime, here are some very kind testimonials:
“I feel fortunate that I was allowed to take part in Kathy’s beta workshop in Flash Fiction along with the talented writers who participated. She is as imaginative and energetic a teacher as she is a creator of the form. I had no idea going in that she would find this hairline crack inside of me, help me break through it, and tap into surprising, generative creativity and control. In two weeks she provided enduring lessons on craft, structure, revision, publication, and collaborative opportunities in flash. It was a wild ride and I’d do it again. I can’t recommend Kathy Fish’s workshop experience highly enough. She brings craft together with artistry. If you have an opportunity to work with Kathy, grab it with both hands and hold on tight.” —April Bradley
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“I recently took a two-week intensive class with Kathy Fish on flash fiction and I found it to be one of the most useful writing classes I’ve had.
Each day, Kathy focused on a topic—characters, imagery, titles, opening sentences, etc. She offered short examples to illustrate how other writers had explored this topic, and then she designed a writing prompt around the topic to help us write our own flash fiction story.
Kathy’s writing prompts were close to perfect: specific enough that they were easy to access, and general enough that we were each able to respond with our own unique voice and artistry. The workshop was relentless: there was never time to doubt or second guess—and as a result, by the end of the workshop, I had eight new short stories.
Her feedback was always supportive and encouraging.
I know already this workshop will have a lasting impact on my writing technique, because it offered me a new set of useful, usable tools I can use to create new work.
If you want to to generate new material quickly—material that will come out of you with surprising ease and clarity—take a workshop with Kathy Fish.” Christopher DeWan
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“Don’t let the length fool you. The art of writing flash is particular and requires far more than simply condensing longer pieces or expanding shorter ones. In Kathy Fish’s Flash Fiction workshop, you’ll learn all the tricks of the trade. Not only is Kathy one of the best writers of flash I’ve ever read, she is also one of the finest teachers I’ve ever worked with. She is generous, encouraging and inspiring. In this workshop you will generate new material, refine existing work, and maybe once and for all, learn how to create a damn good title! Whether this is your first time experimenting with the flash form or you have been writing for some time, I highly recommend this workshop.” Lisa Mecham
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“Studying flash fiction with Kathy Fish is like taking a ballet class from Baryshnikov.” Jayne Martin
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“…the two weeks really sparked my brain. I felt more productive during our time than I had in the previous five or six months, and now I have a bunch of little drafts to spend the rest of the summer polishing.” Benjamin Woodard
If you’re interested, please let me know in the comments below! I look forward to working with you!
YES, PLEASE, Kathy! Add me to your list. I would LOVE to participate. 🙂
Absolutely, Denise! Thanks!
Very interested, Kathy! I look forward to taking your workshop!
Fantastic, Trish!
Hi Kathy, I’m extremely interested–would love to take the workshop.
Fantastic, Leonora! I’ve added you to the list. Thanks!
Leonora, I have a spot for you if you’re interested. The workshop starts August 10th. Write to me at mrsfish1960@yahoo.com and let me know. Thanks! Kathy
I am very interested in participating in a future flash workshop. I loved how April Bradley described the experience and look forward to any opportunity to take the class!
Absolutely, Jolene! Thanks for your interest!
Sign me up. Haven’t been writing new stuff Need a kick in the butt and some new approaches.
Gay, I’d be super honored to have you in the group! Thank you!
I’m the one honored. Time I got going.
Just let me know details when you have them. Maybe they are up??
No, details are not up. I didn’t expect such an overwhelming amount of interest in the class! I’m having to rethink some things. I my have to offer several and space them out a little. I think I want to cap each session at 10 writers though…Stay tuned. : )
I’d be interested!
Great! You are on the list, Kate! Thanks for your interest!
I’m excited about this.
Very interested!
Great, I’ve added you Linda. Thanks!
Hi Kathy…I’m interested. Thanks.
Thrilled, Pamela! Thanks!
Pamela, could I have an email address to contact you with more information? Thank you!
Count me in!!!
Yay, great, Meredith! I’ve added you. Thanks!
I would love to be added to the list, Kathy. Two weeks? Now that’s a compression in itself.
Ha, you’re right! I’ve added you to the list, Anne Elizabeth! thanks for your interest!
Hi Kathy I would very much like to participate in your class.
Wonderful, Lucien! I’ve added your name. Thanks for your interest!
Lucien, could I have an email address to send you more information on upcoming workshops? Thanks!
Hi Kathy, I would very much like to participate in your workshop.
Hi Kathy–I’m interested.
Hi Paul! Great, I’m honored. Your name’s on the list (and see you soon!)
I’m always ready to learn more. Thanks.
I’m interested
Great, Ken, I’ve added your name. Thanks!
I’m interested!
Hi Nan! You’re on the list. Thanks!
Please add me to the list, Kathy. I’m very interesting in taking your class!
Hi Jan! Absolutely, you’re on the list. It’s looking like I will have to offer a few workshops to cover the interest here. Looking forward to working with you!
Hi kathy, please add me to the list as well. I would love to take your class.
Great, Cindy! You’ve been added. Thanks for your interest!
Excuse the typo. Hi Kathy…
Cindy, could I have an email address to send you information on upcoming workshops? Thanks!
Yes! Please add me to the list!
Definitely! Thanks for your interest, Charlotte!
Is there room for one more? I’d be interested too.
-Rachna(Tara)
Sure, Rachna! It may be that I’ll have to offer more classes, but you’re on the list. Thanks!
Rachna, could I have an email address to send you more information? Thanks!
I’d be interested too, if there is room for one more.
-Rachna(Tara)
I’m interested! Let me know details when you have them.
Will do, Shellie. Have added you to the list. Thanks for your interest!
Shellie, could I have your email address? Would like to send you more information. Thanks!
Wish I could take it again and again! Most amazing writing experience I’ve ever had. Thank you again!
Jayne, I’m so glad it was a great experience for you! It was for me too. I may at some point down the line offer a Reboot class for people who want a refresher or some new inspirations to generate new work. I think that would be fun!
That would be awesome. I’m there!