Many writers have a favoured form and these writers have some sort of ambition as to what they wish to achieve in this form. For some it is as simple as having a new fable to read to their children every month, while for others it is dreams of book deals.
Flash fiction is my current discipline. I love creating an emotionally invoking piece in hundreds of words that novel writers seek to create in tens of thousands of words. Before 2012, my desire was to get something published. Six Words magazine, sadly folded now, gave me my wish in their magazine and e-zine. The next step was to be able to pick up a hardcopy of a book and point to my name on a page, and in 2013 Flash Fiction World published me in Volume Four of their anthology.
So what was next for 2014? I had two ambitions I wanted to achieve: publish my own collection of work or get published in the National Flash Fiction Day Anthology 2014 after not being successful in 2013. The former is still a bit away. The latter I achieved.
Calum Kerr has done an incredible service to flash fiction. As the Director of National Flash Fiction Day, he is celebrating and promoting the form in ways that are increasing the number of readers and writers every year. These anthologies showcase talented writers who may otherwise fall under the radar due to a lack of exposure. It is with jubilation that I find myself in this year’s collection alongside veterans of the young form.
If you have an interest in flash fiction then I strongly recommend you take a little trip to their website: http://nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.html. Not only are they promoting their anthology, but there are numerous events over the course of this month to celebrate flash fiction, from workshops to slams. I hope you find something that peaks your interest.
All the best,
Andy
Andy Cashmore 