Gilbertian: Absurdist Flash Fiction & Why Writers Need Creative Partners

In this episode of Radio FreeWrite, The Cru explores the absurd, satirical style of Gilbert and Sullivan and explores how far you can push an idea once you follow it to its most ridiculous logical conclusion.

But it goes deeper than just playful storytelling. We dive into the power of creative partnerships, from legendary collaborations to our own experiences trying (and sometimes failing) to find the right artistic partner. What makes a collaboration work? Can another writer strengthen your voice without overpowering it? And is great creative chemistry something you build… or just get lucky enough to find?

Of course, we dish out some Gilbertian stories of our own. Tune in around the 11:45 mark for those.

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