Flash Fiction Diagnostic Purpose Diagnose and fix problems in flash fiction and micro fiction (typically under 1500 words). Flash fiction demands exceptional craft efficiency—every word must serve multiple purposes. This skill identifies which dimension needs attention when a piece isn't working. Quick Reference | State | Signal | Core Issue | |-------|--------|------------| | FF1 | Opening doesn't hook | Structure/Pacing problem | | FF2 | Characters feel thin | Character compression failure | | FF3 | Beginning/ending disconnect | Frame weakness | | FF4 | Everything on surface | Subtext missi…