David James Poissant • Award-Winning Author, The Florida Review Editor

David James Poissant is the author of the novel Lake Life, a New York Times Editors’ Choice selection, and The Heaven of Animals: Stories, a finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize, both from Simon & Schuster and in print in nine languages. He is editor of The Florida Review. Website: davidjamespoissant.com

Hands-On Workshop: Flash Fiction: Writing Short

In this workshop we will study examples of the flash fiction form, then write some flash of our own! We'll discuss craft tips and tricks for keeping stories short while never sacrificing a story's essential beginning, middle, end, conflict, or character development. If time allows, a few workshoppers will have the chance to share what they've written. All ability levels and career stages are welcome.