Join us for Dribbles and Drabbles: A Microfiction Workshop with award-winning short form writer, Autumn Bettinger!
 
Autumn is a short-form fiction writer living in Portland, Oregon. She was the 2024 Fishtrap fellow, and has won The Not Quite Write Flash Fiction Prize and the Silver Scribes Prize.
 
Autumn also won 1st place in the November 2023 Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest. Then she came back for a 10th-place win in our April 2025 contest. Now she's bringing her top techniques for crafting powerful microfiction to you!
 
In this dynamic, hands-on 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 two 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—one small word at a time.
 
This recording includes:
1st class: 2 hours of discussion and analysis
2nd class: 2.5 hours of workshop examples
 
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.

"The Dribbles & Drabbles 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