In this craft talk we'll talk about what makes a piece sound uniquely like you and what makes a piece stay with editors and readers. From title, to sensory details and interesting subjects. We'll make experiments and exercises to create work that resonates and makes every word count. If you've had an idea for a flash fiction piece but think that it might be too much or you're not sure where to start, this class is perfect for you. If you feel like you always come up with the same ideas or want to try something different, this is also a great place to start. This craft talk is designed for all levels and will be highly interactive. Come prepare to write!

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María Alejandra Barrios is a pushcart nominated writer born in Barranquilla, Colombia. She has lived in Bogotá and Manchester where in 2016 she completed a Masters degree in Creative Writing from The University of Manchester. She was selected for the Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program: Performing & Literary Arts for the city of New York in 2018. Her stories have been published in Hobart Pulp, Reservoir Journal, Bandit Fiction, Cosmonauts Avenue, Jellyfish Review, Lost Balloon, Shenadoah Literary, Vol.1 Brooklyn and El Malpensante. Her poetry has been published in The Acentos Review. Her work has been supported by organizations like Vermont Studio Center, Caldera Arts Center and the New Orleans Writing Residency. She is the 2020 SmokeLong Flash Fiction fellow.