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Fragments of Adele by Fleming Meeks
"She was living in a tent when I met her." | Flash CNF #4
 • Strange Pilgrims, Karan Kapoor, and Fleming Meeks
We Need To Tell Better Stories About Science by Liza Katz Duncan
"Why are stories of fear and violence so much more powerful, more memorable, than ones of gratitude and community, humility and learning? " | Essay #5
 • Strange Pilgrims, Shannan Mann, and Liza Katz Duncan
An Anti-Algorithm Media Compendium for Literary Folks
Our ultimate guide to short fiction, essays, cinema, music, magazines, newsletters, podcasts & long-form video | PART 1
 • Shannan Mann and Karan Kapoor
Original Ideas by Hugh Behm-Steinberg
"Frank invents a shrink ray." | Flash Fiction #5
 • Strange Pilgrims, Shannan Mann, and Hugh Behm-Steinberg
Lit Theory 101 | Voice, Consciousness & Distance
A practical guide to help make you a better writer and reader | PART 2
 • Shannan Mann, Karan Kapoor, and Strange Pilgrims
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Writing Exercises to Practice the 3 Types of Focalization & Learn About Narrative Voice
Lit Theory 101 | Part 2.1: Voice, Consciousness & Distance, Lesson #1: Narrator & Focalizer
 • Strange Pilgrims, Shannan Mann, and Karan Kapoor
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 • Strange Pilgrims, Karan Kapoor, and Shannan Mann
Mr. Potato Head by Meg Pokrass
Theme: The Fool | Micro #1
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Radiculopathy by JoAnna Novak
"She devised the system without telling anyone..." | Flash CNF #3
 • Strange Pilgrims, Shannan Mann, and JoAnna Novak
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