Intro to Microfiction with Autumn Bettinger
Autumn is a short-form fiction writer and 2024 Fishtrap fellow. She has won multiple writing competitions, including The Not Quite Write Flash Fiction Prize, Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest, and the Silver Scribes Prize.
Now she's bringing her top techniques for crafting powerful microfiction to you. In this introductory workshop, Autumn will guide you through:
Proven tips for writing effective and evocative microfiction.
Group discussions to dissect and learn from compelling examples.
Fun, focused writing prompts to help you put new techniques into action.
“Autumn’s enthusiasm and passion make it such a welcoming learning environment and I am excited about the pieces I wrote and workshopped during the class.”
~ Christy Hartman
Two-time winner of NYC Midnight
Come ready to write, explore, and play. After an intensive deep dive into what gives a tiny story a big impact, we'll return to workshop your own high-impact stories.
1st class:
Nov 7, 2026
10:00-11:00 a.m. Mountain Time (Denver)
2nd class:
Nov 14, 2026
10:00-11:00 a.m. Mountain Time (Denver)
Whether you're new to micro writing or looking to sharpen your flash fiction skills, this is your chance to learn from one of the best.
“[Autumn's microfiction workshop] offers valuable feedback for your writing, especially micro pieces. Autumn and Amber provide a safe space for your work. Highly recommend it!”
V Marie
Additional Notes:
This is a live, interactive workshop, and sessions will not be recorded. Please plan to join us live so you don’t miss the conversation, feedback, and creative sparks!
This is a beginner class. No previous experience is required.
Class size is limited to 9 writers. A minimum of 5 participants is required for this workshop to run as scheduled.
