{"product_id":"national-flash-fiction-month-kickoff-writing-workshop-online-july-2026","title":"The National Flash Fiction Month Kickoff Zoom Writing Workshop with Lauren Davis on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative relative pb-3\" data-is-streaming=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid-rows-[auto_auto] min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-2 col-start-1 relative grid isolate min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-1 col-start-1 relative z-[2] min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOn Wednesday, July 1st, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClass will meet for one session via Zoom from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT \/ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recording will be provided if you cannot attend live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌍 \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Times by Time Zone: \u003c\/strong\u003eLos Angeles (PDT): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \/ Chicago (CDT): 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM \/ New York (EDT): 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM \/ London (BST): 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNow Enrolling! Any questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInstructor Lauren Davis is the author of the short story collection \u003cem\u003eThe Nothing\u003c\/em\u003e (YesYes Books), the poetry collection \u003cem\u003eHome Beneath the Church\u003c\/em\u003e (Fernwood Press), the Eric Hoffer Grand Prize short-listed \u003cem\u003eWhen I Drowned\u003c\/em\u003e, and the chapbooks \u003cem\u003eEach Wild Thing's Consent, The Missing Ones, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Sivvy\u003c\/em\u003e. She holds an MFA from the Bennington College Writing Seminars. She is a former Editor in Residence at \u003cem\u003eThe Puritan's Town Crier\u003c\/em\u003e, and she is the winner of the \u003cem\u003eLanding Zone Magazine's\u003c\/em\u003e Flash Fiction Contest. Her stories, essays, poetry, interviews, and reviews have appeared in numerous literary publications and anthologies, including \u003cem\u003ePrairie Schooner, Spillway, Poet Lore, Ninth Letter\u003c\/em\u003e, and elsewhere. She has earned a Harvard Bok Higher Education Teaching Certificate and has taught creative writing workshops at numerous venues, including Hugo House, Writing Workshops, and the Adirondack Center for Writing. She is the Poet Interview Coordinator and Editorial Assistant for the \u003cem\u003eTwo Sylvias' Weekly Muse\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis flash fiction writing workshop is perfect for writers looking for support and inspiration to get words on the page. Whether you're new to the short form or an experienced writer looking for a creative boost, this online writing class is open to all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCelebrate National Flash Fiction Month by spending three hours putting pen to paper in this live online writing workshop. Together, you'll write first drafts of multiple flash fiction pieces — short stories that are 1,000 words or less. Prompts will come from a variety of sources, including the work of contemporary flash fiction masters such as Kathy Fish and Weike Wang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a generative, encouragement-focused workshop. Students will be invited to read their work during the session, and instructor Lauren Davis will provide feedback exclusively on what is strong in each piece that is shared. The emphasis is on forward momentum and creative confidence rather than critique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA recording of the full Zoom session will be provided to all enrolled students, so you won't miss a thing even if you can't attend live. Come ready to write — and leave with the beginnings of a flash fiction collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this course, students will generate at least six first drafts of flash fiction stories. Students who share their work during the workshop will receive verbal feedback from the instructor highlighting the strengths of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStudents will receive a handout before the workshop begins. Prompts during the session will draw on the work of contemporary flash fiction writers including Kathy Fish and Weike Wang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a single-session, three-hour Zoom seminar. The session will cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 1: The definition and history of flash fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 2: Flash fiction basics and craft elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 3: Generative writing prompts inspired by contemporary flash fiction masters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 4: Additional prompts from a variety of sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 5: Voluntary sharing and strengths-based feedback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 6: Resources for editing and submitting flash fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMultiple first drafts of flash fiction (at least six stories of 1,000 words or less)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAn understanding of the history and foundations of flash fiction as a form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAppreciation of contemporary flash fiction masters and their techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExperience with a variety of generative writing prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrengths-based feedback on shared work from an experienced instructor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eResources for editing and submitting flash fiction for publication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTuition is $99 USD. You can pay for the course in full or use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. Both options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor: Lauren Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWednesday, July 1, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClass will meet for one session via Zoom from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $99 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48174891041016,"sku":null,"price":370.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/Lauren_Davis_Headshot_2025_A.png?v=1775155069","url":"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/en-ae\/products\/national-flash-fiction-month-kickoff-writing-workshop-online-july-2026","provider":"Writing Workshops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}