Hello, Flash Fiction!

A pop-up introductory class.

Live on Zoom

Mon, Aug 11, 2025 @ 12pm ET

Hello writer!

I’m Kayleigh and I help beginning writers find the habits that work for them, so they can get out of their heads and enjoy writing again.

 

Once upon a time I was a burnt-out professional in the financial services industry, dreaming about writing but never putting a word on the page. In 2008 I took a writing class down the street from my office and, little by little, started putting the pieces of my writing life together.

 

I made a lot of mistakes along the way, and wasted a lot of time listening to advice that stifled my creativity and made me feel like there must be something wrong with me because I didn’t write every day (still don’t), I couldn’t hear my characters speaking to me (oh well), and my journal entries always fizzled out after “Dear Diary” (I built a whole class around this!).

 

Today I have an MFA from Emerson College, publications and award nominations for my short stories and essays, and over ten years teaching experience in colleges and writing centers -- including that downtown writing center where I took my first writing class all those years ago.

 

Now, I’m passionate about helping blocked writers like I used to be stop beating themselves up and find a path back to writing. If this sounds like you, welcome.

 

 I’m so glad you’re here.

What People Are Saying

  • “I loved this class. I didn't know what to expect as I've never taken a writing class before and work in a corporate environment. I found the class to be very energizing. Kayleigh is an excellent instructor and made the time fun and educational.”

    Student in “Jumpstart Your Writing” at Grub Street

  • “Kayleigh was an amazing instructor and truly built a positive culture and sense of community. Each class was helpful leaving me energized and empowered to write and come back each week with updates. I’m so sad it’s over!”

    Student in “Jumpstart Your Novel” at Grub Street

  • “I learned so much about the writing process. Kayleigh is an excellent teacher! She gave us information, taught us about the process, and gave us lots of opportunity for writing practice. I highly recommend Kayleigh as a teacher!”

    Student in “Writing Fiction from Real Life” at Arlington Community Education

  • "Her warm welcome extended to a comfortable atmosphere that encouraged all participants to contribute. "

    Student from Arlington Community Education

  • “Kayleigh does a great job designing classes and selects a great range of specific literary works that lead to good discussions. She is also a skilled and non-intimidating facilitator-instructor.” … “We all laugh and learn from one another!”

    Student in “Read & Discuss: Best American Short Stories” and other classes at Arlington Community Education

Featured Class

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Hello, Flash Fiction! Pop-up Class.

Are you flash curious? Maybe you’ve seen the term “flash fiction” or even read some examples, but you’re still not exactly sure what it is or how to write it. Or maybe you’re a dedicated journal keeper or novelist spending long hours writing alone, looking for a fun new way to write and share your work with others.

If this sounds like you, welcome to Hello, Flash Fiction!

In this one hour pop-up class you’ll learn what flash fiction is and how it differs from its cousins: short stories, poems, and essays. I’ll share why flash fiction in 2025 has one of the most engaged and welcoming communities for writers of all ages and backgrounds. And, how you can get started.

Whether you’re a novelist looking for a quick hit of validation, a poet who wants to expand your skillset, or a total newbie writer dipping a toe in, Hello, Flash Fiction! is the event for you.

Bonus: I’ll share the actual writing prompt that inspired my Wigleaf Best of 2020 longlisted story, “Things I’m Holding (for you).”

Monday, August 11th | 12:00 – 1:00pm ET |  Zoom | $25 | Sign up