We will play with flash nonfiction—exploring the power of condensing imagery, thought, and action into 750 or fewer words to make them ever more vivid. Every word, every space, every punctuation mark counts. How do you want to use yours? We will read a couple sample essays, then engage in writing exercises.

Reece Gritzmacher grew up in Portland, Oregon. Their poetry and prose have been published on Poets.org, Sundog Lit, Another Chicago Magazine, tiny wren lit, Bending Genres, So to Speak, and elsewhere. They hold an MFA from Northern Arizona University.