The Microfiction Method [Paperback]

Want to be a writer? Whatever you do, don’t start writing a novel—not yet, at least.

No matter your writing goals, they all require one foundational skill: consistency. Josh Louis, a fiction writer, educator, and writing consultant, breaks down a tried-and-true framework for building a writing practice that sticks: The Microfiction Method.

If you’re sick of starting ambitious new writing projects and abandoning them when the going gets tough, the solution is simple: scale back and start smaller. You can create a successful writing career for yourself, and you can do it 100 words at a time—all while establishing a lasting writing habit, gaining confidence in your craft, and growing a rabid audience who will eventually buy your future novel.

Part case study, part short story collection, The Microfiction Method illustrates an intuitive approach to building the foundational writing skills necessary for becoming a published author. Josh walks you through how bite-sized stories and a personal 30-day microfiction challenge changed the trajectory of his writing career. Along the way, you’ll enjoy examples of his microfiction stories and gain insight into the writing process through reflective writer’s notes, each of which contain valuable lessons on writing and storytelling.

The Microfiction Method teaches:

• How Josh went from struggling to write consistently to writing hundreds (or even thousands) of words PER DAY
• How to craft a complete and satisfying short story in as little as 100 words (yes, it’s possible)
• How to use each story you write as an opportunity to reflect and grow as a writer—yes, even the bad ones
• How to get over the sting of rejection, collect valuable feedback, and apply what you learn through deliberate practice

This debut first edition includes:

• 30 microfiction stories with fantasy and science-fiction elements
• 30 accompanying writer’s notes reflecting on each story’s writing process
• 120 reflective questions to help you think deeply about stories and learn more about your own writing process
• [BONUS] A microfiction primer breaking down the crucial elements of very short fiction and the unique challenges of the genre
• [BONUS] The 30-Day Microfiction Challenge Roadmap to guide you through your first 30 days of consistent writing and publishing
• [BONUS] The 30-Day Microfiction Prompt Megapack to ensure you don’t run out of story ideas during your challenge
• [BONUS] A 12-month, 365-day writing habit tracker to launch your most productive writing year yet

The Microfiction Method will reshape the way you think about success as a writer, show you how small daily wins translate to serious long-term writing progress, and give you the tools you need to make the next 30 days your greatest writing breakthrough—whether you are a beginner writer or a struggling novelist.