Author Archives: vrflash

Deadly diseases for a writer: Logizomechanophobia– Fear of computers. Logophobia– Fear of words. Atelophobia- Fear of imperfection.

I prefer observations over political discussions. The former are spontaneously honest but the latter are labored and fruitless.

Nothing lasts longer then a good last line of a novel.

Don’t freak over a word. Freak over two words in the row. About their choice and interconnection.

If you read this, you are probably a writer. Most people are nowadays. All you need is a smart phone and a dream. And every writer must be in want of a publication. You submit and then you wait. And … Continue reading →

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who desire completion and those who

Serial monogamy: don’t be married to your first novel. Be married to the first, second and third.   ********* Question: Why my story was rejected? A short answer: your story wasn’t rejected because it was bad, but because other stories … Continue reading →

The Vestal Review Press is pleased to present the newly expanded edition of    Condensed to Flash: World Classics An anthology for people who love concise writing that is intense, entertaining and educational. This anthology features variations on themes of world classics, condensed to … Continue reading →

“Coercion” and “Rent.”  

Publications reject your stories not because they are bad, but because the competition is better. Try to become your own competition.