March 2026: Can “Microfiction” Pay Off Big?

On March 3, please join the R-SPEC Team as we explore writing “microfiction,” “flash fiction,” and even 100-word “drabble” stories – all of which require you to focus on the full narrative arc (beginning, middle, and end) within a tight, concise format.

As a group, we’ll select a writing theme, create a fictional piece, then share them, if you desire, in the hope this writing format can help you shape your longer works of fiction. Remember to bring pencil and paper, or a digital pad, to work your microfiction and record notes.

During the workshop, we’ll discuss these questions and others you may have: Why should I write such short stories? How do I start? What about character and plot development? What do I leave in? What must I leave out?

• Location: Our meeting will be in person at Barnes & Noble, Pittsford and on Zoom.
  (Please join us at least 10 minutes before the 7:00 p.m. start time to ensure a good connection.)
• Meeting Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 6:30-8:45 p.m.
• Open chat: 6:30-7:00 p.m.
• Meeting: 7:00-8:45 p.m.
• Close meeting: 8:45 p.m. (or sooner, to break down the Community Room before the store closes)

Note: R-SPEC presentations on topics of interest may be recorded, and a link to the recording posted on our website.