Join us for the LIVE WORKSHOP of Dribbles and Drabbles: A Microfiction Workshop with award-winning short form writer, Autumn Bettinger!
1st class:
- Apr 17, 2026
- 11:00am-1:00pm MT (Denver)
2nd class:
- Apr 24, 2026
- 11:00am-1:30pm MT (Denver)
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 workshop includes:
- 1st class: 2 hours of discussion and analysis.
- 2nd class: 2.5 hours of workshop examples.
- Recording of the live classes will be sent afterward.
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
