In my travels over the internet, I read about nanofiction or 55 Fiction. There are several places to read about it but I'd recommend starting at The Wikipedia article on 55 Fiction. After that, check out some good (i.e., much better than mine) examples at 55 Fiction. There, Michael Lawrie has posted a bunch of his tiny pieces of fiction. The quick explanation is that a work of 55 fiction is a very, very short story of exactly 55 words. It needs to have a character, conflict and resolution.Some bloggers have started doing 55 Fiction Friday and it seemed like a cool, little exercise in controlled fiction writing. If you'd like to play along, feel free to leave your fiction in the comments section - or, if you have a blog and want to put your story there, let me know and I'll edit this post to link to you. This is my first attempt and while I don't think it's horrible, I do hope to get much better. Here's my 55:
That Girl Has Balls!
Meredith didn’t think she had the balls for it, this ambitious undertaking; fame on the line.
She bent over again and again, looking.
Her balls just weren’t there.
She’d heard it was easier for men.
Maybe they had more ball experience but Meredith was determined, bending over one more time.
Success! A break and run!
Get your mind out of the gutter, okay?
UPDATE!
MrWurdi has given the 55 Fiction a try and I love the result. Here's MrWurdi's 55:
Afternoon Delight
So many sensations; she's perplexed. Staring deeply into the abyss, her head wobbling back and forth. All the noises of the others fade away, her mind screaming at her. She wants it all, has to have it all; but, there is always a price to pay.
Looking deeply into her companion's eyes, she declares, "I'll have the fish."
6 comments:
LOL!! Brilliant!
As far as getting my mind out of the gutter. Are you kidding?? It lives there. So be careful when you're stepping over it next time!
oh, this is great! I'm going to have to try.
OMG you are dirty and VERY creative. This was honestly good and you totally had me going. Geeeezz. Impressed. :)
No fair! A picture is worth a thousand words. Or at least 56.
I love it when people join me in the gutter!!
Okay, Lydia. Where's yours?
Yippee! I impressed the hor blogger!
Becca, your pictures are worth a thousand words. I'm so flippin' jealous about your upcoming trip.
There are still seats available on my plane, you know.
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