How to Use Small Forms as Steps to a Novel
…literary forms, share the same writing anxiety. Small Forms to the Rescue One writing life constant is working on improving one’s craft. My beloved short forms take some of the…
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Episode 263: When Big Suspense Happens in Small Towns — Interview with Thrillerfest Debut Authors 2019
…suspense happens in small town settings.” As you’ll hear in this interview, each of these authors has a unique take on this topic. In this episode August, D.A., Paula, John…
Tales of a Solopreneur: When to Formalize Your Business Entity
…lists their own contact information on the public filings. Other Resources The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) provides free small business resources online as well as in physical offices in some…
#5onFri: Five Ways to Change the World with Your Creativity
…too small. Change the World #3: Reaching out through your creativity. (Hint: small is best!) Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can…
#5OnFri: Five Tips for Creating a Writing Office in Any Room
…computers, and my laptop was the only necessity I had, in addition to a small jar of sharpies for revision. A smaller desk made the space seem less cluttered. That…
Writing Rewards
…goals, but will encourage you to keep going. Small Goals – Small Rewards The daily grind of writing needs its daily dose of pick-me-ups. When I imagine office-life, I imagine…
Hey, Writer, Do You Really Need All that World Building?
…toss an idea around in our head, birthing small sparks in our imaginations that later take flight into sweeping universes. A late night might see us sketching out a map…
The Power of Paying Attention
…place and time] can open up small spaces, small spaces can open bigger spaces. If you can afford to pay a different kind of attention, you should.” Our physical space…
Short Forms: No Stepping Stone
…the writing world’s holy grail: novels. This column, Writing Small, is an exploration into this near-mystical thing called writing. My aim is to plumb others’ short form work for keys…
Opening Doors Through Poetry and Short Fiction
Web Editor’s Note: Please join me in welcoming Brenda Joyce Patterson, poet, writer, librarian,and the newest columnist for DIY MFA! In her column, Writing Small, she’ll be talking about the…
