Ryan Ridge is the author of four books, including American Homes (University of Michigan Press, 2014), which was the Michigan Library Publishing Club’s inaugural book club pick. His next book, WEIRD WEEKS, a collection of stories coauthored with Mel Bosworth, will be released by Cupboard Pamphlet this fall. Past work has appeared in Tin House, DIAGRAM, Mississippi Review, Potomac Review, Los Angeles Review, Lumina, Miracle Monocle, Post Road, and numerous others. An assistant professor at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, he co-directs the Creative Writing Program. In addition to his work as a writer and teacher, he edits the literary magazine Juked.
The core workshop of SmokeLong Fitness is all in writing, so you can take part from anywhere at anytime. We are excited about creating a supportive, consistent and structured environment for flash writers to work on their craft in a community. We are thrilled and proud to say that our workshop participants have won, placed, or been listed in every major flash competition. Community works.