Suffragette Flash Workshop

In this half-day workshop, particpatants will have the opportunity to work with flash fiction expert Tania Hershman to create the shortest of short stories (around 500 words), taking inspiration from the words and deeds of revolutionary women the world over. The day will culminate in taking to the stage at the intimate Tara Theatre to share some of the work created and celebrate those who fought before us, using their voices and your own.

Flash fiction is the process of creating stories under 2,000 words. Part poetry, part narrative, flash fiction is also known as sudden fiction, micro fiction, short short stories or quick fiction. No previous writing experience necessary; just bring pen, paper and your imagination!

Short story writer and poet Tania Hershman's third short story collection, Some Of Us Glow More Than Others, was published by Unthank Books in May 2017 and her debut poetry collection, Terms & Conditions, by Nine Arches Press in July. She is also co-author of Writing Short Stories: A Writers' & Artists' Companion (Bloomsbury, 2014).

Word Factory’s is the UK’s leading short story organisation, with a mission to promote and support short story excellence. It runs a year-round programme of live classes, literary salons, short story club and other events.