Kathy Fish

Kathy Fish, a flash fiction writer, shares her strategy for quickly revising a lackluster draft into a compelling story when facing a tight submission deadline. Using a personal example of a draft titled 'Happy Days,' Fish demonstrates how to transform a flat scene into a resonant narrative. She advises identifying promising drafts, enhancing character depth, emphasizing thematic undertones, and ensuring a sense of completeness. Fish's approach empowers writers to breathe new life into drafts under time constraints while maintaining quality.