Explain flash fiction to someone that’s never written it but has high hopes of jumpstarting a writing career with super short stories. Suggest four genres that would be a great start for a new flash fiction writer.
Flash fiction is a story that flows from beginning to end in 500 to 1,000 words, or much less. Also referred to as "micro-fiction," flash fiction is a niche writing style that requires a writer to tell a complete story within a set word count. Writers use this type of fiction as a creative writing tool to develop conciseness in their style of telling a story. 

One way to get into writing flash fiction is to flesh out a short story of several pages, then whittle the story down to precise details. When you write and edit a short story, you’ll find that many descriptive elements can be cut in favor of getting to the point of the story for the reader. On the flip side, flash fiction is most popular with readers who love stories and books but have limited time to enjoy them. 

The following story genres could jumpstart the creative process of prospective flash fiction writers: 

•    Romance 
•    Thriller 
•    Horror
•    Science Fiction 

These genres are great for flash fiction because they are predominantly imaginative and creative. You can simply allow yourself to write without much thought, then go back and edit where necessary. Plus, you can incorporate real-life experiences into fictional stories. 