The 5-Day Story Spark Flash Fiction Challenge

January 19-23, 2026 | FREE to Join

Forget the Structure. Follow the Spark!

If you’ve been promising yourself you’d write more…
If you’re tired of half-finished stories collecting dust…
If you’re craving something fun, creative, and totally doable NOW...

You’re in the right place.

Flash fiction is the perfect sword for the busy or unsure writer!

Small word count. Big emotional punch. Fast win. Zero pressure. Tons of fun.

I’ll show you how to write a complete, powerful story in just 1,000 words.
In 5 days. Without a single blueprint.

Who is this ray of hope, you ask?

I’m Rebecca E. Schmuck—

your Forgemaster.

I’ve spent over 50 years as a wordsmith and a Master of Literature. I don't believe in clinical textbooks; I believe in the pulse of a story. I’m here to help you stop overthinking and start finishing.

What's Included? (Curious Critter, aren't ya?)

Everything you need - no guesswork required!

Finish an entire flash fiction without the fear of getting stuck—

even if you're convinced your first draft will suck (spoiler: it won't).

With this challenge, you'll receive:

Spark Sheet: Your Fire Line Tracker

The Wheel of Sparks: No pre-planned prompts here. We'll be using a live spin-wheel of objects/actions/surprises contributed by you to spark our daily drafts. It's random, it's fun, and it's pure intuition!

The Fellowship: Access to our private Facebook group to share your "Fire Lines."

Your Forgemaster: I'll be striking a light on those Fire Lines!

The Finish Line: A completed 1,000-word draft by Day 5.

You could spend all month trying to finish a draft…

Or you could join this challenge and actually do it.