Comments on: Thoughts on Dialogue-Only Flash Fiction

By: Living the Fictional Dream » Flash Fiction Blog Post

Living the Fictional Dream » Flash Fiction Blog Post — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:52:00 +0000

[...] you’re there, read some of the other recent blog entries. Jordan wrote an interesting one on dialog-only stories, K.C. contributed one about common story ideas, and there are quite a few other interesting reads, [...]

By: Erin M. Kinch

Erin M. Kinch — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:40:19 +0000

In one of my grad school creative writing classes, I tried to write a dialog-only story. I was way too ambitious — it was a short story, not flash, so there were five or six characters. I really did work hard to give each character his or her own voice and style of speech, but I totally cut off more than I can chew. I’ve been leery of writing this type of story every since. Though, when I see one done well, I’m always really impressed.

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Last week we talked about…. » Flash Fiction Chronicles — Sat, 30 May 2009 13:03:27 +0000

[...] Thoughts on Dialogue-Only Flash Fiction by Jordan Lapp [...]

By: dj barber

dj barber — Sat, 30 May 2009 01:04:42 +0000

I appreciate your final comment and just might take it on.

–dj

By: Jordan Lapp

Jordan Lapp — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:27:38 +0000

It’s been a while since I’ve seen either of those authors in the slush. I know why Bill’s been quiet and I think that Kevin’s knee deep in novels.

Still, you’re no lightweight yourself! Consider it a challenge!

By: dj barber

dj barber — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:25:55 +0000

All dialogue is difficult to accomplish. There have been a few at EDF, but it is true a writer can get lost and have to tag-on description at the story’s end.
I love dialogue in a story, but it rounds a character, is rarely a story in itself. As to your challenge, Jordan, I’m sure there are a few talented folks, such as Bill Ward or Kevin Shamel who might take you up on that!

–dj

By: Jordan Lapp

Jordan Lapp — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:03:16 +0000

Thanks Angela! I throw these up occasionally on my blog, and Gay was gracious enough to reprint it here.

By: Angela Carlton

Angela Carlton — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:00:06 +0000

Great insight into the editor’s mind! Very interesting and helpful tips. Thanks J!

By: Gay Degani

Gay Degani — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:44:38 +0000

Jordan, thanks for this. As a slush reader, I’m always happy when someone highlights things to do and things not to do.