Week #3 of the TUFF challenge begins. Are you following along at home? Charli shares progress of the Fab Five’s writing and explains the process using examples by CalmKate.
TUFF (The Ultimate Flash Fiction) could be thought of as a tool. I think of it as a revision process, one that teaches writers through experiencing each task. The TUFFest Ride is a contest by which the Fab Flash Five — Ritu Bhathal, Bill Engleson, Kay Kingsley, Pete Fanning, and Liz Husebye Hartmann — are competing for first, second and third place rankings. They are the five winners selected from 118 entries submitted to five Free-Writes in September. We have other dedicated writers following along, playing from the “safety of home.”
It’s not that TUFF endangers writers, but the writing process itself feels vulnerable. We can’t teach writing from that place of instinct and imagination without risking the emotion and doubt that lingers within each of us. Editing is crisp, it is clear and known. Editing is teachable, knowable, less risky. But TUFF asks us to shed the safety of…
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Norah Colvin 
I like how they challenge your vulnerability! It’s a wonderful approach to writing that encourages you to work together. Look forward to your group entry.
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Thank you for your encouragement, Patricia. It is good to be challenged sometimes. 🙂
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That is a clever approach to writing (write, edit, enjoy learning). Completely applicable to my classes!
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That’s great to hear, Jacqui. I’m sure your students enjoy learning in your classes.
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I love this topic, Norah. Is ours next week?
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Yep. Ours is up next (after Sherri’s – posted on the 24th). Can’t wait. 🙂
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Thanks for sharing, Norah!
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My pleasure, Charli.
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