Micro Prose 101: Say More with Less
Unpacking the art of micro prose — from first draft to publication
Hey writer-friend. New to The Forever Workshop? Read this. Back again? Here’s what we’ve got for you today…
A workshop for:
Writers who want to condense their craft into tiny, powerful pieces of writing.
Key takeaways:
Learn what micro prose is and draft your first piece
Big mistakes to avoid in micro works
How to create impact and meaning in a short piece of writing
Titling technique (seriously who better to learn from)
Your instructor:
Darien Gee — award-winning micro memoirist, author of five novels, teacher of creative non-fiction at UCLA and founder of Writer-ish with Darien Gee, helping writers master the art of micro prose
Micro Prose 101
Welcome, writers!
I’m Darien Gee, and today we’re diving into one of my favorite short forms: the micro.
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to craft tiny stories that pack enormous emotional punch. We’ll explore what makes micro prose different from other short forms, discover why constraints can be your creative superpower, and practice techniques that transform fleeting moments into unforgettable prose.
The most powerful stories often emerge from small moments and careful attention. Let’s find out how...
