How to Write Flash Fiction or Memoir
Want to be published in top literary journals like The New York Times' Modern Love, Tiny Love Stories, and other 'A' list journals?
If so, you need to read and analyze what's being published in those journals.
Then you'll want to write your own.
Over 7 weeks, we'll read and break down fascinating examples from top journals.
You'll read stories and get assignments that prompt you to write pieces you would never have written otherwise.
This is a mind-rewiring exploration and you'll love the thrill of feeling your craft naturally expand and improve through this close reading.
This is a 7-week online class that starts the moment you buy it.
Watch the video lectures at your leisure.
At the end of each video lecture, you'll be given a 500-word assignment.
Complete your assignment and send it to:
editor.bloomwriters @ gmail.com
You'll get feedback on each one so you'll know you're on the right track.
This course comes with lifetime access and costs $385.
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This Course Is Perfect for:
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People who want to write stories that matter.You'll discover how, step-by-step.
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People with any level of experience, from beginners to published writers.
- People with lots of ideas, and people with zero ideas. Simply follow along and ideas will start to bubble up!
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People who are willing to consider that something they thought was hard actually doesn’t have to be.
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People who know that stories matter and writing is a noble endeavor.
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People who are ready to consider that showing up to explore their creative self can actually be one of the easiest, most fun, empowering things we do!
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People who want a fun, easy method for finally getting their flash fiction or memoirs written.
This Course May Not Be For:
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People who aren’t willing to consider new ideas.
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People who want to cling to the romantic but flawed notion that writers must suffer for their art.
- People who think only 'special' or 'talented' people have access to creativity.
- People who resist the idea that, when approached as directed in this course, writing can fill us with deep satisfaction.
- People who resist the idea that writing can be profoundly empowering and healing.
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People who cling to the myth that published authors are 'special'. 99% of writing is learnable.
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People who are happy about giving up on the dream of becoming the writer they long to be. Don't let time keep passing you by because of self-doubt! This course makes it easy.
About the Instructor
Tessa Smith McGovern has been a writing instructor for 23 years and she's taught for the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, NY, since 2011.
She's an award-winning writer whose linked short story collection, LONDON ROAD: LINKED STORIES, received a ‘Featured’ review from Kirkus, is an Amazon best-seller, and a gold medal winner in the 2012 eLit Awards.
Her non-fiction book, COCKTAILS FOR BOOK LOVERS (Sourcebooks/Random House), is also an Amazon best-seller.
Her publication credits include the Connecticut Review and Equinox, a UK poetry journal archived by the English Arts Council at the Southbank Centre, London. She’s currently writing a contemporary fantasy novel inspired by British mythology and pursuing her MFA in Writing at the Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Tessa's also the founder and editor of eChook Digital Publishing and a talent scout for the Allen Literary Agency.
She's the host of the YouTube channel BookGirlTV (BGTV), an award-winning digital channel that reviews books. BGTV has 2.3 million views on YouTube and Bloom Writers' Studio has 10,000 likes on Facebook.
She's co-host of the popular podcast, 'Go Ahead, Write Something' for the Westport (Conn.) Library.
Client Testimonial
“Tessa was a remarkable teacher...of the art and craft of writing in general. Her vision was timeless and inspired, and her course was truly life-changing for me.”
Jeanne Chinard, The Writing Institute, Sarah Lawrence College, NY
Client Testimonial
“Tessa...brought fresh energy, inspiration, and creative ideas to her workshop. The impossible no longer feels impossible, thanks to Tessa. I am 300% glad to have studied with her.”
Ellen Luborsky, PhD
Student, The Writing Institute, Sarah Lawrence College, NY
Client Testimonial
“Tessa’s...generosity and support have made a big impact on my confidence and belief in my writing.”
Rabbi Anne Brener
Terms of Purchase
Once you buy this course, all the videos and transcripts are available to you in full so there are no refunds.
