Consider flash fiction an opportunity. Let go of your tricks and your clever exposition techniques. Let go of your need to explain. Discover what you don't need to say.
Let go of description-one perfect detail will do the trick. Let silences be potent. Don't rush to fill them.
Let go of extra words: create meaningful gaps.
Let go of the urge to linger. Read more
'I'm very reassuringly honest'
‘My settings of Europe and English visitors weren't really doing it for them, so we decided Scotland would be good. I thought an island would be great, because it's a small community, and it's an opportunity for my main character to get away from it all. The team at HarperCollins have been so supportive and enthusiastic... Read more