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THE INTERNET WRITING WORKSHOP, one of the Web's oldest and most respected writing critique groups, offers lists discussing writing, creative nonfiction, markets, and speculative fiction. The IWW's separate critique groups cover fiction, love stories, nonfiction, novels, poetry, practice, prose works, script writing, and children and young adult writing. The critique groups have participation requirements and are focused on writing techniques. The IWW is a cooperative. Membership is free.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

"Six Word Memoir, What a Challenge!"


Long-time IWW member Jeannette Cezanne posted a note to the WRITING discussion list saying, "I used to teach a writing class in which I gave an assignment: fiction or nonfiction is fine, but the whole story has to be told in 25 words. Exactly 25 words. Try it; it's not easy. Smith Magazine has outdone even that: they're down to six! Try it out."

And if you work short, you should think about subscribing to the free newsletter Flash Fiction Flash. Simply click here and send a blank e-mail.

Of course, perhaps the most prestigious market for short creative nonfiction is
Brevity, the little brother of Creative Nonfiction Magazine.

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