Writer Pam Dewey

Tag: flash fiction

  • The Joy of Jumping Boundaries with Flash Fiction

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    I write flash fiction. It is a relatively new genre, differentiated predominately by its brevity. A flash piece should generally be less than 1,000 words. Most stories are in the 300-800 word range. Flash fiction can feel constricting. The writer must construct a narrative arc in a very brief amount of space. In other ways,…

  • I Wrote a Story + Editors Liked It = Story Published

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    So. It. Happened. One of my stories was accepted for publication. You can read my flash fiction story “Everything They Said About You” at The Electronic Encyclopedia of Experimental Literature. Here it is: https://theeeel.com/everything-they-said-about-you-pamela-dewey/. Queue corks popping, dancing in the streets, general debauchery, etc. When I received the email stating the story was accepted, I…

  • Where Do You Get Your Ideas?

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    Writing starts with an idea. Simple enough. Until you’re on deadline, cursor blinking faster than you can form a sentence, heart thumping in your chest, doubts erasing all thoughts of your writing ability. What is the story about? Who are the characters? What is climax? How will it end? To begin a story, you just…

  • “Don’t Call Yourself a Writer” and Other Advice from Copyblogger CEO Brian Clark

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    Last week, we had Brian Clark as a guest speaker in my copywriting class. He is kinda a big deal. Brian Clark is the founder and CEO of Copyblogger.com. He is incredibly influential in the copywriting world. I was excited and nervous. Excited because I’ve decided I want to be a copywriter. Hearing Clark speak…

  • How to Become a Writer in Just 33 Years!

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    “First, try something, anything, else. A movie star/astronaut. A movie star/missionary. A movie star/kindergarten teacher. President of the World. Fail miserably.” -Lorrie Moore in “How To Become A Writer” The first time I read these words I was working on my English and journalism degree at the University of Iowa. Yes. That writing school. No. I…