New flash fiction classes

A new year means new flash fiction classes. I've got two coming up.

An Introduction to Writing Flash Fiction
College of Marin, Kentfield
Feb 01, 2012 - Mar 14, 2012
1:10 pm - 3:00 pm Wednesdays
7 weeks, $79
You can register here.

How to Write Flash Fiction -- And Why You Want To
Book Passage
Corte Madera
March 10
10 am - 3:00 pm
$85
Book Passage (On-line registration soon.)

Charles Baxter says flash fiction stories “are between poetry and fiction, the story and the sketch, prophecy and reminiscence, the personal and the crowd.” Flash fiction is one of the most exciting story forms to read and write. The practice of writing these short-shorts causes you to flex your best writing muscle: precision. New outlets make this a growing market for publishing. Learn what makes these short-shorts different from other forms, and how writing them can improve your writing overall.