Musing: writing - Microfic

[wilderthan]

I like writing within tinytiny limitations. That's why I like writing drabbles and shortfics so much. It appeals to a part of me that likes choosing exactly the right words and being so very, very precise. I've just started a twitter account here for fics that are only 140 characters long. That's going to be a challenge: to say something different each time, to capture moments fully in just that short space.

Personally, I probably find writing longer fic more of a challenge. Keeping my attention on it, for one thing, but also just making it long enough to contain a full plot. I'm better at moments in time.

Do you like the challenge? Think it's pointless? Like to read the results, but wouldn't like to try? What's the shortest thing you've ever written.

Comments

[ruby-shards.livejournal.com]

Actually I kind of like this idea. I'm incredibly wordy sometimes, and so working on smaller fic really helps me learn to cut out the crap and go with the parts that are necessary. While it seems sort of small, it might be fun to do. I might try it out myself.

[wilderthan.livejournal.com]

Hahaha, it's a revolution.