Introducing Micro Fiction
Micro fiction is any story written in 100 words or less. Some allow 200 words but most are in the 100 words or less category. Most micro fiction publishers are looking for stories that fall under the heading of speculative fiction--fantasy, horror or science fiction.
Micro fiction is not easy to write. You have to tell a story in just 100 words. That means you have to write a very concise story. Editors are looking for cohesive stories that are a bit unusual and have a touch of humor. It is a form of writing that requires a lot of practice and finding a mentor really helps too.
Some Tips
* Keep descriptions sparse. You have 100 words to tell the story so keep your descriptions to a minimum.
* Start with a great hook. Really bring your readers into the story right off the bat.
* Humour and originality are the keys to getting your micro fiction published. Surprise endings are great sells, too.
* Read the markets before submitting to them. Make sure your micro fiction piece is suited to their publication.
* Join a critique group to really hone your micro fiction skills.
Micro Fiction Markets
There are lots of publishers of micro fiction. Here are just a few of the markets looking for your quick reads. Some of the ones listed below are non-paying markets. The ones that do pay for submissions have a '$$' at the end of the description.
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FLASHSHOT: Daily Genre Micro-Fiction
FLASHSHOT is a daily dose of genre (Science Fictio more...0 points
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NEFARIOUS - Tales Of Mystery | A Mystery Fiction Webzine
NEFARIOUS - Tales Of Mystery, The webzine for read more...0 points
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Vestal Review
Vestal Review is a quarterly magazine, both print more...0 points
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flashquake
flashquake is a paying online journal, dedicated t more...0 points
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R u m b l e - Micro Fiction Magazine
Rumble is the e-zine of Micro Fiction and poetry.0 points
Micro Fiction Collections
These aren't magazines or e-zines but personal collections of micro fiction stories. If you have stories on a web site that you'd like to share, please feel free to add it.
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Micro Fiction by Nancy A. Cavanaugh
I discovered micro fiction (stories told in 100 wo more...0 points
Books on Micro Fiction
Micro Fiction: An Anthology of Really Short Stories
Amazon Price: $9.56 (as of 09/06/2008)
Micro Monsters: Life Under the Microscope
Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 09/06/2008)
The Man Beneath Lake Union (Owen Ruger Micro-adventures)
Amazon Price: $2.36 (as of 09/06/2008)
Six Sentences, Volume 1
Amazon Price: $29.97 (as of 09/06/2008)
Micro Mischief: A Dia Fenner Economic Thriller
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 09/06/2008)
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