Crafting a Drabble
is different from writing a novel or creative non-fiction. At 100
words, each word must count. Flowery description, body movements, or
the weather use unnecessary words. Kechula, a multi-published micro
fiction author and editor, shares his techniques in this self-study
guide.
Efficiently telling
a story in 100 words is the key to writing a Drabble. The chapters
present methods for eliminating words and writing clear sentences.
Topics include: tell don't show, hook the reader, and add a twist.
Kechula includes his published micro fiction to illustrate the ideas.
Questions follow the text to allow the reader to practice. The
answers are given at the end of each chapter. A final series of 165
practice questions allows you to test your ability to understand and
apply the concepts.
I highly recommend
this book if you are interested in writing micro fiction and taking
advantage of the opportunities for publication in contests and
on-line and print magazines. Although Kechula's book is a
comprehensive guide to writing micro fiction, it does not guarantee
you will be published. Telling a good story is key, but if you have a
story, this book will help you hone your technique.
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