Microfiction Template 1
Two-sentence arc: Sentence 1 establishes [ordinary action + hidden pressure]. Sentence 2 reveals [fact/consequence] that changes the action’s meaning.
4 Microfiction Templates
Start with structure, then replace every placeholder with information that is true, relevant, and natural for your context. These templates are intentionally skeletal so your final writing does not sound mass-produced.
Use the framework
How to personalize a template
Effective microfiction gives the reader enough to infer a before and after: even when the page contains only a moment, the language suggests a character, pressure, change, or consequence beyond the literal word count.
- 1Choose the template closest to your actual purpose.
- 2Replace every bracketed field with specific information.
- 3Delete any sentence that does not belong in your situation.
- 4Read the result aloud for unnatural transitions or repeated phrasing.
- 5Verify names, dates, links, facts, and promises before sending or publishing.
Microfiction Template 2
Micro dialogue: “[line 1].” “[line 2].” Use the difference between the lines to imply [relationship/conflict].
Microfiction Template 3
Object micro: [Object] appears in [present context]; one detail reveals its connection to [past event/person].
Microfiction Template 4
Expectation micro: Establish [routine/expectation], then break it with [specific absence, arrival, or discovery].