Connecting Narrative Threads with Chris Vanjonack
Saturday, April 18, 2026
4-5:15pm ET
Virtual (Zoom)
$25
The second lecture in our 2026 Lecture Series takes place Saturday, April 18, from 4-5:15pm ET with Chris Vanjonack, author of OS #249, “Phases.” Chris will be lecturing on how to fit a compelling narrative into flash fiction.
Connecting Narrative Threads: Building Resonance in Flash Fiction
If you’ve ever attempted to write a piece of flash fiction, you know that it can be just as hard—if not at times even harder—as writing a short story of traditional length. Even more difficult: lacing that brief narrative with enough resonance and narrative threads to make your readers feel like they’ve just devoured a much longer work. In this craft seminar that combines lecture and group discussion, we’ll be digging into George Saunders’ 1995 flash story, “Sticks,” to examine and emulate the strategies he uses to pack an ocean of resonance and complexity into just 392 words.
This is part of our 2026 Lecture Series. You can purchase the entire series by going here.
About Chris Vanjonack:
Chris Vanjonack is a writer and educator from Denver, Colorado. His fiction and creative nonfiction have appeared in One Story, Barrelhouse, Electric Literature, Ninth Letter, Shenandoah, and elsewhere, and his short story collection, Out of Body, is forthcoming in 2026. He teaches at the Lighthouse Writers Workshop, and you can find his work online at chrisvanjonack.com.
How It Works
When you register, you’ll be enrolled in a portal on Thinkific, our online learning platform, which will give you access to the Zoom link for the lecture along with any reading you’ll need to complete in advance of the class. This is also where the videos will be uploaded after the lectures take place.
FAQ
When can I register for this class?
Registration is open now and will remain open throughout the year.
Will I be able to interact with the lecturers?
Yes. Students will be able to ask questions and chat with lecturers during the live lectures. There will be no instructor engagement once the lecture concludes.
How much time will the class take?
Each lecture runs between one hour to one hour and fifteen minutes.
Can I take the class on my phone?
Yes, the class can be taken on a phone.
Do you offer financial aid or scholarships for this class?
If the cost of the class is a significant burden, please email edu.support@one-story.com
Will the lecture be recorded?
Yes. Visit the Thinkific portal to watch a recording of the lecture once it concludes. Students will have access to the portal with the recording for one year after the purchase date.
Discounts & Policies
Our online classes are designed to be safe spaces for all who participate. One Story will not tolerate hate speech, bullying, or harassment directed toward instructors or fellow students, and reserves the right to remove participants who engage in such behavior from our classes.
Refund Policy: One Story class payment is non-refundable after the class’s start date. For this class, refunds are no longer available after April 16, 2026. For questions about the refund policy, or if you are unable to take the class after you have registered, please contact maribeth@one-story.com.
If you have any questions, please contact edu.support@one-story.com.
