Writers Victoria

Micro-fiction or flash fiction are stories ranging from 50-1000 words. Come and learn from (and become) an expert in this popular genre. Know how narrative and form work together to create worlds in miniature while developing skills that will benefit your longer works.

This workshop will take place online. Detailed instructions for participation will be provided.

You Will Learn:

• To make every word count
• To layer multiple meanings in a short piece
• To explore both humour and melancholy intensely
• To experiment with language, form and genre
• To make sophisticated use of metaphor and imagery

About the Tutor:

Rashida Murphy lives and works on the lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. She is a novelist, poet, essayist and short story/flash fiction writer. Her work is widely published in award winning journals and anthologies. She has been shortlisted in the Dundee International Book Prize, the Carmel Bird Digital Award and the NSW Premier’s Literary Award. 

Not a Member?

Members of Writers Victoria receive up to 37% off the full price of our workshops, seminars and courses. In addition, members have access to a range of other discounts and opportunities and receive a subscription to 'The Victorian Writer' magazine. Memberships start from just $50. Find out more about becoming a member here.

Book early to access our early bird prices! These expire 9 days before the course begins. Please keep in mind that our workshops require a minimum number of participants to run, so booking early also helps ensure that a workshop will go ahead. 

When: 13 August 2023 - 10:00 through 04:00 pm Where: Online Australia