For many of us, Carver was a signal that stories could use minimalism to convey real feelings, resonance. He inspired this idea of every word counting, of using everyday objects to imbue scenes with "reality", with power, with a sense of characters worthy of our time and interest. Other writers have contributed to these ideas, these forms or structures, and some may even deserve more praise or acknowledgment, but we're focusing on Carver and his mastery over the next two weeks.
Carver Inspired Flash
Carver Inspired Flash
Carver Inspired Flash
For many of us, Carver was a signal that stories could use minimalism to convey real feelings, resonance. He inspired this idea of every word counting, of using everyday objects to imbue scenes with "reality", with power, with a sense of characters worthy of our time and interest. Other writers have contributed to these ideas, these forms or structures, and some may even deserve more praise or acknowledgment, but we're focusing on Carver and his mastery over the next two weeks.