Friday
Friday Writing Prompt: Write Some Hint Fiction
Robert Swartwood created the term hint fiction: a story of 25 words or fewer that suggests a larger, more complex story. He talks about it at Flash Fiction Chronicles. And there’s more talk about it here.
That Wasn’t What She Said At AllI thought she’d said of the sky, “Azure.” So I said of the sun, “Lemon Spark.”
“That seals it.” She tossed the ring. “I’m sure.”
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posted on 4 Jun 2010, 2:20 PM
I love this. I always love the idea of something simple with larger implications.
posted on 6 Jun 2010, 9:55 PM
Thanks, Michelle. It's a cool idea Robert's come up with.
posted on 4 Jun 2010, 7:40 PM
LOL! Love this bit.
posted on 6 Jun 2010, 9:56 PM
Thanks, Gay.
posted on 16 Jun 2010, 12:01 PM
Here's my try at hint nonfiction, Robert:
"Daltrey looked tan, fit, with perfect teeth. He was really nice,” I told my friend,
"… shopping with his daughter."
"He doesn't have one," she replied.
posted on 16 Jun 2010, 1:01 PM
LOL! Zinger, Ms Stuart!