Write your own short read during the year's shortest month!

What is Flash February?

Flash February is a FREE pop-up newsletter.

This semi-daily newsletter is designed to provide you with small pieces of writing inspiration, motivation, and guidance as you work to craft an original piece of flash nonfiction—or maybe more than one!

How does it work?

You’ll receive a fresh writing prompt in your inbox every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, starting February 3rd and ending February 28th. The series as a whole will break down the process of taking an idea from conception through to a completed essay.

The weekly schedule looks like this:

• Week 1: Getting Started
• Week 2: Reframing & Expanding
• Week 3: Structuring Your Story
• Week 4: Getting Ready for Readers

How do I sign up?

If you participated last year, or if you signed up when you first subscribed to Short Reads, no further action is required; you're already on the list.

If you're new to Short Reads, you can subscribe here (or below).

What if I'm late and want to sign up mid-month?

No worries. We'll be posting links to all of the emails below. ↓

WEEK 01 :: FINDING SURPRISE
Feb 03 :: Getting outside ourselves.
Feb 04 :: Weird discoveries.
Feb 06 ::