3 Tips For Writing Flash Fiction + Examples

Knowing how to write means knowing how to edit and revise! No draft is perfect on the first go, so in this series, we're talking all about editing. I'll use real examples from real writers to explain real solutions!
In this video, we're editing flash fictions from two of my patrons. Let me know if you've got requests for what type of writing we should edit next.
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[@JennaMoreci]

"Wow you actually titled something, Connie? I'm shaken." LOL Love

[@bpoullos]

It's always fun watching someone edit.

[@HannahLeeKidder]

If you guys are interested in seeing more content like this, please like and share this video!

[@karaygeoushearts]

This is AMAZING! Thank you.

[@mocktan]

I think my article on my hubpages seems to be fash fiction. I am article as flash fiction. I'm also learning from you. Thank you.

[@koalafan1576]

“And a new mom if the last one isn’t working out”! Well my mom sucked but I’m probably about 10-15 years older then you so not sure about being my new mom. 😂 I love the video.

[@ffbe2340]

If you are going to insist on adding quality content to KZbin you leave me no choice but to buy your book.

[@HannahLeeKidder]

ohhh nooo anything but thaaat

[@1984isnow]

Not the comfy couch!! 🤣​@@HannahLeeKidder

[@James.Stark.Ben.Edition]

23 minutes? Hannah I thought I told you to make this twice as long. Anyway, I can do that myself. _plays video at 0.5x_ *modern problems require modern solutions* (plus you also get more playtime so there's that)

[@James.Stark.Ben.Edition]

Oh shit you sound so comforting in 0.5x. Also wiser.

[@James.Stark.Ben.Edition]

Also kinda drunk lmao.

[@James.Stark.Ben.Edition]

I'm.......... Shaken.

[@James.Stark.Ben.Edition]

Okay I'm gonna have to up it to 0.75x I'm sorry. My speakers sound like they're gonna bleed soon.

[@micahklassen7151]

Ayyy that’s me. Thanks for the edit and the plug ❤️

[@HannahLeeKidder]

Thanks for letting me borrow your story. ^_^

[@TigerXGame]

The tips on removing filler were really useful to me. Gave me a good insight in my own writing. Thank you!

[@karaygeoushearts]

🤯 So goooooood! Thanks for sharing, Connie & Micah. Awesome video, Hannah. Please create more.

[@jge8144]

Thanks for this vid! I started getting into flash in my fiction class at my college. My professor was very helpful, he pretty much was the only one, aside from one classmate, who gave me feedback. My first one is The Toy Store based on the Owl City song Fireflies. I entered it in our annual writong contest in the Fiction category. It was placed in fifth place!

[@noellepwilson2012]

This was my first intro to Flash Fiction and I could have watched you edit all day!

[@lexibiondi8027]

Awesome video. I love watching you edit Hannah. Thank you Connie and Micah for sharing ♥️🙌🏻

[@jsmcbach5935]

Just about to try some flash fiction. This has been soooooooo useful. I learned so much from watching your process. Thank you.

[@jenniferacres8182]

This was so helpful to see the changes in real time :D

[@Willken29]

This was great! I can't wait to see the one on short stories.

[@wellDUHitsSarah]

Wow wow wow. This helped me so much. I’m really excited to edit today now. Idk how I found this video, but I really needed it.

[@dameanvil]

- [00:00] 🖊 Editing flash fiction involves condensing the text and ensuring impactful language. - [06:50] 💡 When formatting for publication, use 11 or 12-point font, Times New Roman or similar, and double spacing. - [11:02] 🔍 Avoid "filter" words like "noticed" or "saw," which distance the reader from the story. - [14:05] 📝 Split impactful dialogue with actions or dialogue tags for better pacing. - [17:01] 🌅 Use concise, impactful language in storytelling; remove cliches and unnecessary details.

[@sarahharik9307]

This was an excellent example of editing. Thank you!

[@Jiangshi8Qi]

Great video! Thanks for sharing so many wonderful writing tips.

[@marachansi]

oooooh, i love this video, thank you so much for taking the time to do this.

[@milkflavored]

This video just made writing fun again for me ❤️

[@koalafan1576]

I loved the video. Saved it to my “editing” playlist.

[@MarcusDwrites]

This editing process was very informative!

[@WHATRadioNickSembrat]

Thanks for the view into your process! Very helpful and informative.

[@HannahLeeKidder]

Thanks! I'm glad!

[@EvieReddingWrites]

This was such a wonderful video, and both stories were great! I’ve always wanted to try flash fiction, but it always overwhelms me since I’m super fluffy with my words. 😅 Thanks for sharing!

[@gloriarussell882]

This is so satisfying to watch? Maybe editing is my ASMR

[@TheSysanet]

Thanks for the video. Have some new tips to keep in mind now.

[@caseygibson5422]

10:17 did you just make a Cardi B noise? I stan.

[@HannahLeeKidder]

Cardi B makes a Hannah noise

[@ffstopP]

Wow. Really impressive editing.

[@christianvchacon]

I loved the advice you gave on Skillshare. Thank you!

[@HannahLeeKidder]

Thank you! If you'd like to leave a review on Skillshare, that's super helpful!!

[@christianvchacon]

Hannah Lee Kidder - Writer Yeah, I can do that!

[@justluc8556]

This was super helpful, thank you so much!

[@HannahLeeKidder]

Good!!

[@Bibli_Cal]

Thank you!

[@rikueclipse]

I was working on some personal edits on my first draft. After seeing this, I'm starting over... T-T Thanks, lol I'll be using your critique services soon!

[@HannahLeeKidder]

You can do it!!

[@cityman2312]

I love your work, Hannah. Connie's flash fiction is really cute.

[@HannahLeeKidder]

Isn't it?? You should follow her on Twitter!

[@cityman2312]

@@HannahLeeKidder There is no better endorsement than Hannah's. I think I will.

[@lukasdiaz2817]

Awesome. I'm following your advice on writing short stories. I post them on forums and ask for critics. People say very nicely that I suck. I was writing a novel, but now I know I'm not prepared. Thanks.

[@HannahLeeKidder]

Haha! Gotta hear that tough feedback. Better to figure it out now, rather than after you've written a novel. Good for you! And good luck!

[@AFMR0420]

Aren’t “then” and “simultaneously” both pacing cues? Not saying many aren’t redundant but aren’t there appropriate times for both?

[@tiara172005]

What books on craft have you found to be the most pragmatic and informative? I read a lot of books on craft and most have very little to offer in the way of simple, pragmatic tips. You are so well educated on what certain words do to a scene, the ins and outs of pacing, etc, can you recommend any craft books?

[@HannahLeeKidder]

I don't have too many recs, unfortunately! I did find the The Linchpin Writer had some original ideas and strats: amzn.to/43gaEYV

[@lucaslyra2275]

Goddess of fiction altogether.

[@ManiaMac1613]

I appreciate the offer, but I'm fine with the mom I already have, thank you very much

[@eryfroww8237]

I hit subscribe after the "...and you're new mom, if the last one isn't working out." XD

[@quixotiq]

Yet this is mere line-editing...

[@kharagillock8467]

So editing a short story usually just means refrasing sentences to make them stronger? Sounds easy enough

[@jimkaragkounis4750]

This might be a tired topic but I want to comment you on showing an example of services you offer. It goes a long way to show you know what you're talking about!

[@HannahLeeKidder]

Thanks!

[@lokiburger7771]

2:07

[@MadelineEveAshes]

My mom kicked me out, I need a new mom. 😂 I’m also here for an English 20 assignment.

[@michaelheeks5279]

Your advice is rather concise and helpful. Thank you for the advice Hannah. Also I hope you don't mind me saying, but I think your super cute. I had to get that out there.

[@robynfree8407]

The second story I had no idea what it was about and so did not engage with it at all.

[@bookstantinople26]

I really should have just watched this video first, now I really am embarrassed 😳

[@Artificially_Flavored_Human]

Please read this Your an amazing woman and brilliant writer, I am going on 15 and aspiring short story writer. Mine are also intense and a rabbit hole of sanity you could say. I have two in this collection I’m working on. I want to talk about it so much! But I won’t this publicly is there away you can read it? Messenger?

[@sanjayhansda33]

I think you have to add CAPTION on your video 🙂 because whenever you explained any topics , most of Indian students haven't understood that .

[@Pilotwithuke]

hi mrs hannah or teacher I need help am I on the rigth track with my flash fiction I'll type it here below Please take a look I really need help "Early, dark, and gloomy morning." The day opens up on us driving to the Peter Grant Mansion in Lake Temiskaming in Northern Ontario, Canada. " "After Me and my friends won the vacation to Canada, because of the game show that we were on and with a free hotel, And we had planes already to discover the Peter Grant Museum. It was a tourist attraction." "After it was Abandoned By the owner for some reason, one day he lost everything in a matter of seconds. "The building team stopped working after the disappearance of his family and the business's financial crisis." "All in a week, He had lost everything he owned; it was like a tsunami of bad luck took everything away from him-the curse of the lake river, which" "The witch was jealous of the millionaire, and her evil was darker than any hope of light; her heart was full of stone and hate and burned dreams. A mind so devious and twisted"

[@sanjayhansda33]

Ma'am you are looking so cute 😍

[@papazulu1944]

I'd die before I let someone take a weedeater to MY words as you do !!!

[@HannahLeeKidder]

ok

[@knittingnirvana]

"New mum" who's under 21?!?

[@rea8755]

Just use AI😅