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The Flash Cabin is hibernating. BUT @stillsquirrel.bsky.social (Anika Carpenter) is still running her monthly ekphrastic writing workshops.
https://www.anikacarpenter.com/ekphrastic-writing-workshops.html
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The Flash Cabin @theflashcabin.bsky.social · Nov 4
Running The Flash Cabin has been a joy. I’ve worked with brilliant facilitators & fantastic groups of writers. But, it’s time to venture out of the virtual woods & focus on in-person workshops.
I'll still be running my monthly ekphrastic sessions online.
Happy writing :)
@stillsquirrel.bsky.social
A photograph of a cabin with the text - The Flash Cabin. Thank you for all your support.
theflashcabin.bsky.social
Running The Flash Cabin has been a joy. I’ve worked with brilliant facilitators & fantastic groups of writers. But, it’s time to venture out of the virtual woods & focus on in-person workshops.
I'll still be running my monthly ekphrastic sessions online.
Happy writing :)
@stillsquirrel.bsky.social
A photograph of a cabin with the text - The Flash Cabin. Thank you for all your support.
November 4, 2024 at 5:11 PM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
Imagine granny using her knitting for nefarious deeds, or a chocolate addiction leading to a scientific discovery.
Join @marthawrites.bsky.social on Sunday & explore the layers pastimes & passions can add to a story.
www.tickettailor.com/events/thefl...
#writingworkshop
October 3, 2024 at 4:42 PM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
Some exciting stuff you might have missed and some more exciting stuff coming up. News from The Flash Cabin. #writingworkshops - mailchi.mp/25db.../marc...
A photograph of a woman writing. Over the image in a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text – hobbies, vices and feminist icons. Online writing workshops at The Flash cabin. Fine company and focused writing time. www.flashcabin
September 23, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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Rejected, Not Dejected with @marthawrites.bsky.social.

Two hours of prompts & exercises to try out on those stories you love but haven’t found a home for…yet.

Live on Zoom. #writingworkshop #rejections
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Photograph of a handwritten letter with flowers laid on top. Over the image is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text - Rejected, Not Dejected with Martha Lane. Sunday, July 21st 6 - 8 pm BST
July 2, 2024 at 8:11 AM
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stillsquirrel.bsky.social
Spread the word #submissionsopen at
Neither Fish Nor Foul! #FlashFiction
Word count: Max 1,000 Theme:
What scares you
Deadline: Monday, September 30
All stories read blind.
neitherfishnorfoul.com/submissions
Collage of two surreal figures on a rocky beach, one demanding you 'Send stories!'.
June 22, 2024 at 8:29 PM
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Grab an hour of writing time & inspiration.

Art & Flash, our monthly online ekphrastic writing workshops, feature story prompts inspired by the work of contemporary artists. This month expect monstrous plants, surreal bagpipes and runaway lips!

Find out more here - www.flashcabin.com/art-flash
Image of splodges of pink ink. Over the image is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text - Art & Flash. Ekphrastic writing workshop. Monday, June 17th. 11 am or 8 pmBST
June 16, 2024 at 6:37 PM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
Our #ekphrastic #writingworkshops, hosted by
@stillsquirrel.bsky.social, take place every 3rd Monday of the month at 11 am and 8 pm BST.

This month's featured artworks will transport you to colourful and other-worldly places. Come fire up your imagination!

Booking - flashcabin.com/art-flash
Image of splodges of pink ink. Over the image is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text - Art & Flash. Ekphrastic writing workshop. Monday, June 17th. 11 am or 8 pmBST
June 12, 2024 at 12:46 PM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
Flash Fungi - a generative #writingworkshop

Horror, hyphae, hallucinogens & more!
Dive into the fascinating world of fungi & write your flashy socks off!

Booking: www.tickettailor.com/events/thefl...

#writingworkshop #writingprompts
June 7, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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🧵 1/8
Counting down to our generative #writingworkshop on Sunday, we'll be sharing one fungi-fuelled flash every day. First up is...
A photograph of fly agaric. Over the image is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text p Flash Fungi with Anika Carpenter. June 9th. 5.30 - 7.30 BST
June 3, 2024 at 5:47 PM
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In a small way FFF can circulate words printed on paper as artefacts...

WIN! any book from our bookshop in our subscribers only competitions!

Subscribe to our Mailing List...and if you can - check out our bookshop!

#flashfiction
#books

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Mailing List | Free Flash Fiction
SubscribeWant occasional links to flash fiction stories? Want to know when our competitions are open?   Join the FFF mailing list here..   ( If you have joined previously and not received any emails -...
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June 1, 2024 at 10:12 AM
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necessaryfiction.com
Here's this week's newsletter, including an announcement that submissions are now open for our October series of spooky series — this year's theme will be "Dangerous Creatures."
This week at Necessary Fiction
necessaryfiction.com
June 1, 2024 at 1:43 PM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
June at The Flash Cabin - Fungi, Folk Tales and Finesse.
Pack up your notebooks, pens and pencils, your flask of coffee, your flashy folders, your short-short shoots and head to The Flash Cabin for some fine company, fiction fuel, and focused writing time. mailchi.mp/8e8e.../marc...
#writingworkshop
A photograph of fungi growing in the woods. Over the image is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text - June. Writing workshops at The Flash Cabin. Fungi, Folk Tales & Finesse. www.flashcabin.com
June 3, 2024 at 10:51 AM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
Muses maudlin on Mondays? Feel more inspired on a day off? There's a one-off weekend Art & Flash session just for you!

1 hr of writing. 3 prompts. Fantastic company.

🔗 www.flashcabin.com/art-flash

#creativewriting #writingworkshop #ekphrastic #prompts
Image of splodges of brightly coloured paint. Over the image is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text - Art & Flash. Ekphrastic writing workshop. Sunday, June 9th. 10 - 11 am BST
May 26, 2024 at 7:01 PM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
Our next weekend workshop is Flash Fungi with
@stillsquirrel.bsky.social. Two hours of creating mitochondria micros inspired by the history, art & science of fungi.
#writingworkshop #prompts #fungi
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A photograph of fly agaric. Over the image is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text p Flash Fungi with Anika Carpenter. June 9th. 5.30 - 7.30 BST
May 26, 2024 at 6:45 PM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
Monday will be our 20th Art & Flash session! 🎉
Join @stillsquirrel.bsky.social for an ekphrastic #writingworkshop that will explore different ways of looking at art & how our interpretation of/gut reaction to/questioning of an artwork can inspire exciting new stories.
www.flashcabin.com/art-flash
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May 13, 2024 at 9:49 PM
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Oh this looks wonderful! 💕

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theflashcabin.bsky.social The Flash Cabin @theflashcabin.bsky.social · May 2
@sagreene1.bsky.social's #writingworkshops are always smart and incredibly witty. Just like Dolly. This will be a joyous couple of hours of writing time!

www.tickettailor.com/events/thefl...
A photograph of Dolly Parton. Over the image is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text - Hello Dolly! with S.A. Greene. Sunday, May 19th 4 - 6 BST
May 5, 2024 at 1:10 PM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
@sagreene1.bsky.social's #writingworkshops are always smart and incredibly witty. Just like Dolly. This will be a joyous couple of hours of writing time!

www.tickettailor.com/events/thefl...
A photograph of Dolly Parton. Over the image is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text - Hello Dolly! with S.A. Greene. Sunday, May 19th 4 - 6 BST
May 2, 2024 at 1:13 PM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
Working on something for the Bath #FlashFiction Award, or Flash 500, or to sub to a favourite lit mag? Fancy some friendly eyes on your mighty micro? DOTD includes peer & facilitator feedback & 20 revision exercises with study stories.

www.tickettailor.com/events/thefl...
Photograph of a pile of colourful notebooks. Over the image is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text - Dust Off Those Drafts May 1st - 28th. Four weeks of revision & feedback exchange for flash fiction writers.
April 30, 2024 at 8:48 AM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
Grab yourself one of the last few spots on our #flashfiction revision & feedback course. We have a brilliant cohort of writers signed up. It's going to be fantastically flashy!

www.tickettailor.com/events/thefl...
Photograph of a pile of colourful notebooks. Over the image is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text - Dust Off Those Drafts May 1st - 28th. 3 places left.
April 27, 2024 at 6:25 AM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
Cosy up at the Flash Cabin for 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, art appreciation & fine flashy company.
Hosted by artist, writer & former artist's assistant @stillsquirrel.bsky.social
Every 3rd Mon of the month 11am or 8pm BST🌲
#writingworkshop #Ekphrastic
🔗https://www.flashcabin.com/art-flash
Blue brushstrokes over which is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text - Art & Flash ekphrastic writing workshop. Monday, May 20th. 11 am or 8 pm BST
April 26, 2024 at 11:51 AM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
@smartrachael.bsky.social I can't direct message you here. I've set up a discount code for all the writers who took part in the Dust Off Those Drafts competition. If you're interested in a discounted place, drop me an email at thefalshcabin@gmail.com. Anika
April 20, 2024 at 8:45 PM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
TOMORROW✍️
Grab yourself 2 hours of writing time & inspiration with @marthawrites.bsky.social The theme is new beginnings. The session will have your characters running to & running from fresh starts. Building things up & tearing them down. Come & shake things up!
www.tickettailor.com/events/thefl...
A photograph of buds on a tree. Of the image is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text - New Beginnings with Martha Lane. Sunday, April 21st. 10 - 12 BST
April 20, 2024 at 6:54 AM
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marthawrites.bsky.social
Thinking of entering this year's NFFD Flash Flood, or @freeflashfiction.bsky.social's current competition? Maybe you've got your eyes on The Smokelong quarterly. Need some inspiration for your entry?

Join me next weekend for some fun prompts and lots of inspiration!
theflashcabin.bsky.social The Flash Cabin @theflashcabin.bsky.social · Apr 3
Join @marthawrites.bsky.social for a generative #writingworkshop exploring new beginnings, whether they're exciting, scary, happy or sad.

Sunday, April 21st 10am BST on Zoom

www.flashcabin.com/home/martha-...
A photograph of buds on a tree. Of the image is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text - New Beginnings with Martha Lane. Sunday, April 21st. 10 - 12 BST
April 16, 2024 at 9:18 AM
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We've had some wonderful answers across various SM platforms. We'd love to know how you'd descibe your drafting process. COMPETITION details can be found in original post. #FlashFiction
theflashcabin.bsky.social The Flash Cabin @theflashcabin.bsky.social · Apr 13
COMPETITION TIME ✍️
In the comments, complete the phrase 'My drafting process is like...'
Our judge, the magnificent @jmgatford.bsky.social, will pick her favourite simile. The winner will get a place on the May round of Dust Off Those Drafts.

DEADLINE: 19th April
shorturl.at/BEJX4
Photograph of a pile of colourful notebooks. Over the image is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text - Dust Off Those Drafts May 1st - 28th. Four weeks of revision & feedback exchange for flash fiction writers.
April 15, 2024 at 12:23 PM
theflashcabin.bsky.social
This month's Art & Flash explores the artwork of surrealist photographer, writer and resistance fighter Claude Cahun.

Monday, April 15th at 11 am or 8 pm BST

1 hour of writing time and inspiration.

www.tickettailor.com/events/thefl...

#WritingWorkshop #Ekphrastic
Bright yellow brushstrokes over which is a graphic of a page torn from a spiral notebook. On the page is the text - Art & Flash ekphrastic writing workshop with Anika Carpenter. Monday, April 15th. 11 am or 8 pm BST. www.flashcabin.com
April 13, 2024 at 8:45 AM