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Sherrie Flick is a Senior Lecturer at Chatham University's College of Arts & Sciences, actively teaching in both the MFA and Food Studies programs since 2009. Her academic focus spans creative writing, flash fiction, short story, and food writing.
- Education: M.A. in Creative Writing from University of Nebraska (1996), B.A. in English from University of New Hampshire (1989)
- Professional Roles: Senior Editor at SmokeLong Quarterly, Series Editor for The Best Small Fictions 2018, Co-editor for Flash Fiction America
Her research interests center on brief narrative forms, with particular expertise in flash fiction and micro fiction. She also explores food writing and its intersections with popular culture, often examining how culinary experiences shape personal and cultural identities.
Her publications include significant contributions to the field through anthologies like Flash Fiction America (2022) and The Best Small Fictions series, demonstrating evolving trends in condensed storytelling formats across two decades. These works showcase her focus on narrative innovation, experimental structures, and interdisciplinary approaches to writing.
- Scientific/Professional Awards
- Foreword INDIES Bronze Prize for best story collection (2016)
- Writing Pittsburgh Fellow (2015)
- Golden Quill Award (2014)
- Wigleaf Journal's Top 50 Very Short Fiction List (2012)
- Work of Art Award for Artistic Vibrancy (2011)
- VCU First Novelist Award Finalist (2010)
- 'Forty Under Forty' award for Pittsburgh region's development (2006)
While specific student advising details aren't provided, she has participated in numerous academic conferences including Associated Writing Programs and Montana Book Festival panels, sharing pedagogical insights on flash fiction and short story forms. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications including Ploughshares, North American Review, and Creative Nonfiction.
