Flash Fiction and Canadian Living

Canada is a diverse country full of diverse cultures. If subject matter is what makes Canadian literature Canadian, perhaps Canadian writers should look at flash fiction as a medium in which to express uniquely Canadian experiences. Flash fiction offers the writer a focused look at pure subject matter without restricting itself to a particular form. Moreover, the delicate handling of word choice is a perfect amplifier to express unique Canadian voices. Flash fiction remains to flourish on the internet, and with the cost of editorial space, the genre will continue to be seen in small print magazines. So, fellow Canadians, grab a pen and start writing!

If you would like to read or submit flash fiction stories, you will find various references below.

The Insolent Rudder: http://www.insolentrudder.org/

Ascent: http://www.bcsupernet.com/users/ascent/p...

Sigla Magazine: http://www.siglamag.com/flashfiction/ind...

The Green Tricycle: http://greentricycle.com/main/guidelines...

The Vestal Review: http://www.vestalreview.net/

For a comprehensive Canadian listing of online literary publications:

http://www.geocities.com/archadar/Nanaim...

For help finding print publications that accept flash submissions:

http://www.writersdigest.com/

Other Resources:

Open Windows: Canadian Short Stories. Edited by Kent Thompson, 1988.
Sudden Fiction (Continued): 60 New Short-Short Stories. Edited by Robert Shapard, James Thomas, 1996.
Fast Fiction: Creating Fiction in Five Minutes. Roberta Allen. Cincinnati: Story Press, 1997.
Flash Fiction: 72 Very Short Stories. Edited by James Thomas, Denise Thomas, & Tom Hazuka. New York-London: W. W. Norton & Company, 1992.

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