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- 1. Hint Fiction – What Is It?A story of 25 words or fewer that suggests a larger, more complex story.
- 2. Hint Fiction – What Is It Not?It’s not an attempt at writing a full story.It’s not simply what would be the first line or two of a longer story. It’s not a poem.It should not be completely straightforward.
- 3. A Little More ExplanationThe best examples… have multiple possible meanings that can be discovered when you think and talk about the story more.Use each word skillfully – nothing is wasted.Many times use a title to add to the story, perhaps giving a clue to the meaning or possibly adding to the possible ambiguity.
- 4. Why Are We Studying It?Hemingway (the author we’re studying next), is a man of few words. He is known for his brevity in his writing and the need to have to look beneath the surface in order to truly understand his stories.
- 5. The Original “Hint Fiction”Legend had it that Hemingway was in a bar and challenged by fellow writers to come up with the shortest story possible. Here is what he came up with: For sale: baby shoes, never worn.
- 6. How To Read Hint FictionYou MUST infer, read into the story, consider alternate interpretations within the hint fiction story.Should be easy, right? Let’s give it a try. Respond to the following Hint Fiction stories.
- 7. “Pregnancy Test”by Jennifer HaddockA drop of pee. An unanswered prayer. The second pink line draws one childhood to an end as another begins.
- 8. “The Day After”by Brian CrawfordHe started to put the cover back on the pool but stopped. What was the point? He had needed it yesterday.
- 9. “Blind Date”by Max BarryShe walks in and heads turn. I’m stunned. This is my setup? She looks sixteen. Course, it’s hard to tell, through the scope.
- 10. “House Hunting” by Gary A. BraunbeckThe fence is tall. Good. The mother is typical white trash, too loud. But the kids…they seem frightened and quiet. Good. Easier that way.
- 11. “Visiting Hours”by Katrina RobinsonShe placed her hand over his and pressed the pen to paper. The signature looked shaky, but it should be enough.
- 12. “Working for Mom”by Sarah P. MillerIt was filed under Business Receipts, but what kind of meeting took place in the champagne suite? She reminded herself: assistant first, daughter second.
- 13. Ransomby Stuart DykekBroke and desperate. I kidnapped myself. Ransom notes were sent to interested parties. Later I sent hair and fingernails, too. They insisted on an ear.
- 14. Assimilationby Frank ByrnsMy name is Phuc. People call me John.Note: “Phuc” is pronounced “Fook”, rhymes with “Book”.
- 15. Your Own Story!!See how simple this is?! For homework tonight, you must write your own Hint Fiction story. It will be read by others. It must be on a separate piece of paper than today’s story responses. Have fun and be creative!`