In this class, we will go over the basics of flash and micro fiction. With contextual examples from international traditions of the genre (primarily focusing on Latin American literature and the works of Ana Maria Shua and Augusto Monterosso), we will go over what makes a short short story work mechanically and technically. Writers will write their own micro story and leave the class with both knowledge of this niche genre and new skills to help their writing contain the punch and flash of short short fiction.
Eric Alan Ponce was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Having graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in philosophy and creative writing, Eric was also the recipient of the Merrill Moore prize in fiction. As a student in the bilingual MFA program at the University of Texas at El Paso, Eric studied in an international network of writers and artists. Along with fiction published by Huizache and the Rio Grande Review, Eric's criticism has been published by BookPage and is forthcoming in the Whitney Review.
"Eric led a great class with excellent content, and very well presented. I hope to take more Porch classes soon. Thanks Eric!"
"Eric was great and had good feedback!"
"I enjoyed the class vibe--Eric's energy really welcomed participation."
