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The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Writing Flash Nonfiction compiles 26 essays from prominent voices in the flash nonfiction field—including Barrie Jean Borich, Jenny Boully, Norma Elia Cantú, Rigoberto González, and many others—providing a practical, interview‑style roadmap for writers. Each contribution addresses the craft of authorship, creative nonfiction technique, literary criticism, and the historical context of flash prose, making this anthology a valuable reference for anyone seeking to write concise, impactful nonfiction.
The guide serves as both a creative inspiration and a technical manual, blending personal essays with critical analysis to illuminate the distinct challenges of flash writing.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Rose Metal Press
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