What is flash fiction? It’s an itty bitty story, generally under 1,000 words or 3 printed pages. I don’t do any plotting when I write micro fiction. I just start with an idea, usually a place, a person, or a thing, and just run with it, letting my imagination pull me in whatever direction it … More Friday Flash Fiction with K.D. Jones
You’ve worked nonstop on this manuscript for months, an uphill battle you thought you’d never win. But now, finally, after painful revisions and thirty-seven proofreads and scheduling your release posts and promos and swimming in a pool of your own sweat and tears, your baby is going out into the world. It’s over. You’re done. … More Writing Hacks: Release Day Blues
anxiety (aNGˈzīədē) noun: desire to do something, typically accompanied by unease synonyms: worry, concern, apprehension, unease, fear, disquiet, agitation, angst, misgiving, nervousness, tension; informal butterflies, the jitters, twitchiness Is there a writer who can read this list without recognizing at least one symptom of writing anxiety? Probably not. That doesn’t mean anxiety is a necessary part … More Writing Hacks: Writer’s Anxiety
What is flash fiction? It’s an itty bitty story, generally under 1,000 words or 3 printed pages. I believe all forms of writing strengthen you as a writer. Flash fiction, especially, makes you par down your words and forces you to get to the core of your story. But just because flash fiction is itty … More Friday Flash Fiction with K.D. Jones
A common theme among authors is so much to do, so little time. Even if most of it is self-imposed, we feel overworked, over-stressed, and understaffed. You’re in this for the long haul, so small changes to make it a better experience can go a long way toward your productivity and overall satisfaction. Many of … More Writing Hacks: Healthy Writing
What is flash fiction? It’s an itty bitty story, generally under 1,000 words or 3 printed pages. I believe all forms of writing strengthen you as a writer. Flash fiction, especially, makes you par down your words and forces you to get to the core of your story. But just because flash fiction is itty … More Friday Flash Fiction with K.D. Jones
As I write this post, I’m coming up on the seven year anniversary of my first published book. It never fails to blow me away how fast time has passed, even when there have been books that felt like I was writing them so, so slowly. In the interest of growth, here’s a Looking … More Writing Hacks: Seven Years
What is flash fiction? It’s an itty bitty story, generally under 1,000 words or 3 printed pages. I was terrified of writing short fiction before I decided to give it a shot. As fantasy writers, sometimes comfortably writing books as long—or longer—than 500 printed pages, thinking of cramming a full story into 3 pages is … More Friday Flash Fiction with K.D. Jones
What is flash fiction? It’s an itty bitty story, generally under 1,000 words or 3 printed pages. Fresh fantasy and sci fi flash fiction every Friday! *Please pardon grammar whoopsies. They will be fixed when this story is published in a collection later this year. “Dreams of Gold” A Fantasy Flash Fiction By K. D. … More Friday Flash Fiction with K.D. Jones
Remember how everything was magical when you were a kid? K.D. Jones captures this magical realism in this week’s Friday Flash Fiction. Happy reading! “Purple Rain” A Fantasy Flash Fiction By K. D. Jones The little girl cupped her palms together as it began to rain. “Why is the rain clear, Mother?” “Because that’s … More Friday Flash Fiction with K.D. Jones
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