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Four Week Workshop
Write and Publish Flash Fiction

Ella Peary is leading a workshop focused on writing and publishing flash fiction. Learn the art of flash fiction, get extensive feedback on your writing, and personal help getting your writing published.

  • Four weeks of in-depth training covering every aspect of writing and publishing flash fiction.

  • Personal feedback on every lesson from Ella Peary.

  • Detailed feedback on your writing from Ella Peary, so you can maximize your chances of publishing success.

  • Publisher recommendations from Ella Peary, so you can be confident in your submissions.

  • Access to live office hours, available exclusively to students of Authors Publish, even after the course is finished.

  • Full access to our private community of writers, so you can network with your fellow students

Become a Published Author of Flash Fiction

Few people know the literary publishing market the way Ella Peary does. As a long-time literary journal reviewer and editor at Authors Publish, her breadth of knowledge about publishing in literary journals is likely unmatched.

When we asked her to lead a writing and publishing workshop for us, she chose one of her favorite forms of writing: Flash fiction, which is "compressed" fiction, usually shorter than 1,000 words.

Not only is writing flash fiction a wonderful way to hone your skill as a writer, there are also many opportunities to get flash fiction published.

The course is scheduled for August 23rd to September 17th. It will be held on our digital learning platform, with daily lessons you can complete on your own time.

The course includes:

  • Detailed feedback on your writing from Ella Peary.
  • Personal recommendations for publishers who may be interested in your work.
  • Four weeks of lessons, feedback, and discussion on the art (and joy) of writing flash fiction.

During this course, you will create a polished portfolio of flash fiction that Ella Peary will help you submit to publishers.

By the end of this class, you will have a portfolio flashes ready for publication, and a list of literary journals where you can submit those pieces for publication. Most importantly, you will have developed a sustainable writing practice that will help you produce and publish flash fiction for years to come.

Because of the intense level of personal feedback offered by Ella, this course is strictly limited to twenty-two students.

This course is the only way to get this level of direct feedback, training, and consultation from Ella Peary. If you are interested, I encourage you to enroll right now.

Reviews of Workshops with Ella Peary

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THANK YOU

Judy Wagnon

Thank you Ella. Thank you Ella. Your workshop has been exceedingly helpful, for my pursuit to be published. Very few writers/consultants actually put their hands, red ink and input, directly on the student writers work. You have done this wi...

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Thank you Ella. Thank you Ella. Your workshop has been exceedingly helpful, for my pursuit to be published. Very few writers/consultants actually put their hands, red ink and input, directly on the student writers work. You have done this with experience and insight, actually enhancing my prose.

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Eye opening

Rebecca Moore

I have taken the last two FF workshops with Ella. As a long-time, older writer, I have learned an entirely new genre of writing, found great satisfaction and joy in it, and learned a tremendous amount about my writing and editing that has informed...

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I have taken the last two FF workshops with Ella. As a long-time, older writer, I have learned an entirely new genre of writing, found great satisfaction and joy in it, and learned a tremendous amount about my writing and editing that has informed all of my writing; creative short stories, poetry, even my business letters...crazy but true... I would recommend Ella’s WS to anyone looking to improve their writing. The learning something new is lagniappe.

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Chock full of excellent instruction and sensitive feedback

Christina Holbrook

I really loved how this course was put together: from history of flashes, to basic instruction and then diving in deeper with editing techniques. Getting the practical help of how and where to submit also really makes this course super-valuable. F...

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I really loved how this course was put together: from history of flashes, to basic instruction and then diving in deeper with editing techniques. Getting the practical help of how and where to submit also really makes this course super-valuable. Finally, having the sense that the instructor, Ella Peary, was personally interested in my progress has meant so much to me. I appreciated (and admired!) Ella's ability to come at each individual piece with such excellent and sensitive feedback. The writing prompts in the workshop (as well as Ella's additional list of prompts) are another great resource for future writing projects. I didn't use the student message board as much as I could have -- but I noticed that many students did and really enjoyed the feedback and camaraderie. I absolutely recommend this course, in fact -- I might take it again at some point!! - Christina

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Flash Fiction

lynnecurry10 Curry

Ella offered us a lot; I'm very glad I took this course. I like Ella's teaching style and the supportive, insightful way in which she offers critiques.

Ella offered us a lot; I'm very glad I took this course. I like Ella's teaching style and the supportive, insightful way in which she offers critiques.

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Excellent workshopping opportunities with a very responsive instructor

Tara Guy

I learned a lot in this fun course! Flash fiction is a very distinctive form, and harder than it looks, given its short form. Ella distills this fiction sub-category down to its essential elements, and gives great examples of how to find and writ...

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I learned a lot in this fun course! Flash fiction is a very distinctive form, and harder than it looks, given its short form. Ella distills this fiction sub-category down to its essential elements, and gives great examples of how to find and write your flashpoint. A kind, generous and supportive instructor, she offers a specific, hands-on, valuable critique on each piece her students submit. When you are finished, you'll have five flash fiction pieces polished and ready to submit. Go for it, you won't be sorry!

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A Workshop with Benefits

Deborah Richardson

I came away with a process to continue writing flashes and a portfolio of flashes ready for submission. I am so glad I took this course.

I came away with a process to continue writing flashes and a portfolio of flashes ready for submission. I am so glad I took this course.

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Flash Fixes

Suzanne Cottrell

The information, assignments, resources, feedback, journal recommendations, and exchange among the instructor and workshop participants was invaluable. I have grown so much as a writer thanks to Ella Peary and "The Flash Fiction Workshop." I hig...

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The information, assignments, resources, feedback, journal recommendations, and exchange among the instructor and workshop participants was invaluable. I have grown so much as a writer thanks to Ella Peary and "The Flash Fiction Workshop." I highly recommend this workshop!

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Ella's workshop showed me a completely new way of seeing the world and writing about it.

Lynn Hutchinson Lee

I want to thank Ella so much for this wonderful course. I cannot stress enough that it has been a life-changing experience for me. Flash fiction speaks to me in a way that I cannot yet understand; but what I do know is that it fills me. I appreci...

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I want to thank Ella so much for this wonderful course. I cannot stress enough that it has been a life-changing experience for me. Flash fiction speaks to me in a way that I cannot yet understand; but what I do know is that it fills me. I appreciate Ella's clear guidance in leading me along this path. As well, I valued her help in showing me how to make these stories the best they could be. Editing, finding the flash and eliminating unnecessary material & diversions are still a huge challenge, but I'm launched, and have a much better sense now of ways to proceed.

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You win some. You learn some

Rebecca Moore

I have thoroughly enjoyed every workshop I have taken with Authors Publish. Ella is one of the most informative instructors I have had the privilege of studying under. Her patience and kindness in her instruction and critiques are added teaching...

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I have thoroughly enjoyed every workshop I have taken with Authors Publish. Ella is one of the most informative instructors I have had the privilege of studying under. Her patience and kindness in her instruction and critiques are added teaching skills not everyone has in their toolbelts. I have always finished her workshops with insights that benefit and inform all of my writing.

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I Got Published

William Rettig

Before I took this course, I was not even sure I was writing poetry. I knew my poetry was more narrative and less language-based, but that didn't mean that I did not use sharp images and oddly descriptive phrases like other poets did. It was jus...

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Before I took this course, I was not even sure I was writing poetry. I knew my poetry was more narrative and less language-based, but that didn't mean that I did not use sharp images and oddly descriptive phrases like other poets did. It was just that I thought my poems often told a story that seemed understandable and were not encoded in images that needed to be interpreted in order to make sense of the product. But I received positive feedback on my writing, encouragement to continue writing, and signals on how to improve my writing. So to make a long story short, two weeks after I had finished the course, I had had two poems accepted by literary magazines. One was going to go online very soon and the other was coming out in a February 2021 issue. I feel my time, energy, and money were used to great advantage in this course, and I would take it again in a heartbeat.

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Don't Miss This

Vali Hawkins-Mitchell

Without reservation, this workshop was the absolute best I’ve ever had the privilege to attend. Ella’s elegant guidance, generous feedback, and gracious wisdom, the creative format, and the quality and diversity of writers attending, has endowed m...

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Without reservation, this workshop was the absolute best I’ve ever had the privilege to attend. Ella’s elegant guidance, generous feedback, and gracious wisdom, the creative format, and the quality and diversity of writers attending, has endowed me with a sustainable inspiration as a writer. I encourage anyone who wants to write to take any opportunity to work with Ella Peary.

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Build a Portfolio of Polished Writing – And Get It Published

During this course, you will get personal feedback on a portfolio of your writing, and help getting it published. Ella will use her extensive knowledge of the publishing market to help you find the right publishers for your work.

As a long-time literary journal reviewer and editor at Authors Publish, her breadth of knowledge about publishing in literary journals is very extensive, giving her a unique insight into the many publishing opportunities available.

  • Build a writing habit that leads to publication.

  • Get personal feedback on a portfolio of your writing.

  • Personalized help submitting your writing to publishers.

Personal Feedback On Your Writing

In addition to the four weeks of training, Ella Peary is generously offering personal feedback on your writing.

During this course, Ella Peary will give you personal feedback on your writing, so that you will complete this course with a polished portfolio that is ready for publication. (Note that work she has edited has gone on to win major awards.)

Ella Peary will also personally recommend publishers she believes are a good fit for your writing. Her extensive experience as the literary journal editor at Authors Publish gives unparalleled knowledge about the many publishing opportunities available for flash fiction.

The Course Is Limited to 20 Students

Because of the intense level of personal feedback offered by Ella Peary, we are strictly limiting this course to 20 students. Once we reach that number, we will immediately close enrollment.

Workshop Schedule

The course starts on Monday, August 23rd and ends on Friday, September 17th, 2021. The course comes with weekly lessons you can study on your own time, and daily interaction with Ella Peary, and the chance to submit as assignment for direct feedback from Ella every week. Everything is provided online, through the digital learning platform hosted by Thinkific.

Note, you will have a full six months to complete the course and submit your work for feedback from the instructor.

  • Daily lessons, available to study any time on our digital learning platform, hosted online.

  • Personal feedback on every lesson via email, our discussion platform, or our private Facebook Group.

  • When you are ready, Ella will provide personal feedback on your writing.

About Ella Peary

Ella Peary is the pen name of an internationally published author and editor. She was just six years old when she started writing flashes, and she hasn't stopped since. 

After earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in writing from Sarah Lawrence College, she lived abroad in a monastery for five years where she served as an editor for Darshan Press and Inword Publishers.

She's edited writing published in The Huffington Post, and a number of full-length manuscripts she's edited have received major international awards, including The Best Graphic Novel of the Year (Comics Finlandia), The Montaigne Medal, and The National India Excellence Awards. 

She's a columnist at Ruminate, and her writing is frequently translated for publication in Ananda, one of Europe's best-selling yoga magazines. 

She is a long-time literary journal reviewer and editor at Authors Publish Magazine. She wrote The Author's Publish Quick Start Guide to Flash Fiction. 

Please note that Ella Peary is not currently accepting private consulting clients outside of this course. That means the only way to work with her directly is to enroll in this course.


Enroll Now

Early bird tuition is available until Monday, August 16th.
Enrollment is strictly limited to 20 students.

FAQ

  • What is the course schedule?

    The course starts on Monday, August 23rd and ends on Friday, September 13th. The course comes with daily lessons you can study on your own time, and feedback on your assignments from Ella Peary. Everything is hosted online. Note, you will have a full six months to complete the course and submit your work for feedback from the instructor.

  • How much time will the course require?

    Overall, expect to spend around 30 minutes a day on the course. Some days will require less work, some days will require more.

    Lessons are released weekly, which gives you flexibility. Based on our experience with other courses, some students do the bulk of their work in one or two days each week, while others spend a little bit of time each day on our courses.

  • Should I join this course if I have never written flash fiction?

    This course is for writers who want to hone their craft, as well as find new opportunities to get published. It is designed to be accessible to writers new to flash fiction, but it also provides a lot of value for those who are more experienced.

    Keep in mind that this workshop does not directly cover poetry, non-fiction, or longer fiction, though many authors find that the habit of writing flash fiction improves other aspects of their writing practice.

  • How many students will be allowed to enroll?

    Because of the personal feedback Ella is providing, the workshop is strictly limited to 20 students. Once we reach that number we will immediately close enrollment.