Creative Writing – The Art of Flash Fiction
The course is focused on the art of flash fiction – compact stories told in under 1,000 words – and on the use of sensory detail to create vivid narratives and reveal what remains unsaid. Come and learn how to craft compelling stories with clarity and economy
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Wed 06 May
- $195.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Wed 06 May 18:30 - Wed 06 May 20:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Wed 13 May 18:30 - Wed 13 May 20:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Wed 20 May 18:30 - Wed 20 May 20:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Wed 27 May 18:30 - Wed 27 May 20:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Wed 03 Jun 18:30 - Wed 03 Jun 20:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Wed 10 Jun 18:30 - Wed 10 Jun 20:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Wed 17 Jun 18:30 - Wed 17 Jun 20:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Wed 24 Jun 18:30 - Wed 24 Jun 20:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Course Outline
The course is focused on the art of flash fiction – compact stories told in under 1,000 words – and on the use of sensory detail to create vivid narratives and reveal what remains unsaid.
Each 1.5-hour lesson pairs one of the five senses with a creative writing craft element, illustrated with short, published examples and followed by guided writing prompts, discussion, and practical exercises.
Week 1: Introduction to Flash Fiction and the Five Senses
Week 2: Sight & Setting
Week 3: Sound & Dialogue
Week 4: Taste & Point of View
Week 5: Smell & Characterisation
Week 6: Touch & Plot
Week 7: Editing
Week 8: Share your written stories and discuss
Expected learning outcomes
The participants will learn:
- Ways to use sensory imagery to deepen meaning
- How to craft compelling stories with clarity and economy
- Techniques for shaping character, setting, dialogue, etc. in very short forms
- How to revise and edit
- Confidence in sharing and discussing their work
About your tutor
A bilingual writer, creative writing tutor, and music educator with over 30 years of experience, I hold a Master of Creative Writing from the University of Auckland. I write in both English and Bulgarian, with published and award-recognized work spanning flash fiction, short stories, long prose, and poetry. My writing explores sensory experience, belonging, memory, and cross-cultural identity, drawing inspiration from my life across my native Bulgaria, Southern Africa, and now New Zealand.
