Reading through some of the articles/complaints published in Triond, one gathers the impression that some people write for Triond with the sole aim of making money and they are indeed the disappointed souls. Why not write for the love of writing. I think there is greater joy in it than collecting a few cents for each piece.
Revision, revision and more revision is the only way for the flash fiction writer to master the craft of writing the very short story.
There is a great deal of writers out there hoping to make it big in the contemporary literature scene. How many of them, do you think, will fall in the category of the “bad” writer? If you’re ready and willing, take a look at a few tips that may help you get your foot in the door.
A few more things I’ve learned about the craft that I’d like to pass on.
When revising fiction you should create a checklist.