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Professional and amateur writers, wordsmiths, and authors. Whether you write for a living, a hobby, or as a sideline, we want you. Participate in discussions, tell war stories, or exchange ideas and opportunities.
Members: 148
Created By: Erik Deckers
Latest Activity: Aug 28
Discussion Forum
Writers Group Feedback Group? 9 Replies
Now that I've determined to get back into writing screenplays again and have pried open that side of my brain, it seems to have worked as I dreamed another movie a couple of nights ago. I hadn't do...
Tagged: copyright, feedback, writing
Started by Rae Kridel. Last reply by Amy Magan Aug 28.
On-Spec 1 Reply
This could be a spin-off on Erik's "don't write for free" post a while back. Do any of you write for magazines on-spec? If so, why? Isn't it much the same as writing for free?
Tagged: free, writing, Erik, on-spec, magazines
Started by Theresia Whitfield. Last reply by Erik Deckers Aug 22.
Book on impressions of the USA
I am currently working on a book of short stories from people who immigrated to the US within the last 15 years, to collect impressions initially and now of the US. (I am a German citizen who immig...
Tagged: stories, short, immigration, writing
Started by marion krefeldt Aug 14.
NEED HELP - Semiuseful Online Magazine 3 Replies
I would love suggestions on how to promote an online magazine written by and for twenty/thirtysomethings. The writers aren't compensated and we don't clog the site with Google ads, so their only re...
Tagged: magazine, promotion, online, semiuseful
Started by Elise LeBlanc. Last reply by Eric Wyatt Aug 13.
July Writers Group Meetup Recap 8 Replies
Great turnout last night for the Writers Group Meetup at Binkley's. Thank you to those of you who could make it. We had Rae Kridel, Scott Hutcheson, Lou Begnell, Amy Magan, Cindy Dashnaw, Tim Kern,...
Tagged: networking, WritersGroup, meetup, group, writing
Started by Erik Deckers. Last reply by Erik Deckers Aug 12.
'Nosh' and other words that make me cringe 1 Reply
I posted a blog about words that make me cringe and at the top of the list for me are: Nosh Crunk Bling Erectile and several others. What are yours and why? Here's a link to the blog:http://www.sma...
Started by Mike Magan. Last reply by Erik Deckers Aug 11.
Resume writing opportunities for freelancers
Ken Moore is looking for multiple writers who write full time as a profession. He needs people who can help his company with writing upper-level and executive resumes. Go to his page, and contact ...
Tagged: freelancers, freelance, writing
Started by Erik Deckers Aug 11.
Query Letters for Magazines 3 Replies
This is a question for those of you who write for magazines. How often do you send out query letters? And do you follow up on those query letters if you don't hear back from the editor after a cer...
Tagged: editor, magazines, letters, query
Started by Theresia Whitfield. Last reply by Cindy Dashnaw Jul 31.
Inked-In
I found another fantastic social networking site that is much like Smaller Indiana, except its specifically for writers, musicians and other artist types. Check it out at www.inked-in.com. (Don't y...
Tagged: musicians, artists, writers, SmallerIndiana, networking
Started by Theresia Whitfield Jul 28.
Blogging basics 7 Replies
(I posted this in the Blog Indiana group, but I think everyone is too busy blogging to respond. So I'm giving it some more air time here.) Ok, so after attending the SI Writers Group meet-up, I'm ...
Tagged: Q&A, copyright, basics, blog
Started by Amy Magan. Last reply by Theresia Whitfield Jul 28.
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Comment by Jim Pavlik on August 27, 2008 at 7:26pm -
I posted this over at The Indiana Humanities Council blog but I figured folks here might benefit from it too.
Sycamore Review is now accepting submissions for Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Art/Design. Submission guidelines for the various categories are explained on their site.
Deadline is October 17 so get to mailing!
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Comment by Sean Feeney on August 15, 2008 at 3:11pm
- I have an extra ticket to the Blog Indiana conference at IUPUI this weekend. You can find out more in the Blog Indiana group. Call me if you're interested: 812-251-9105.
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Comment by Theresia Whitfield on July 22, 2008 at 2:32pm - Sorry I missed the big pow-wow last night. We had a "surprise" family member show up! Nice, huh?! Anyway, I hope everyone had a good time, and I can't wait to hear all about it!
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Comment by Sheri Williams on July 17, 2008 at 4:18pm - Hi All! My profile page is geared toward my home business, but I am also a freelance writer and a literary agent. This is a great group. I can't wait to interact.
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Comment by Lori Lowe on June 23, 2008 at 1:04pm -
I just joined Smaller Indiana after meeting its founder at a conference. What a great concept. I love seeing that other Hoosier writers are working on interesting projects and struggling with similar issues. I'm just getting a blog going and ran into one you all might find interesting if you enjoy short fiction. He writes 299 word novels--interesting and brief. He's at www.davidbale.wordpress.com. I don't know the guy or have any interest but thought you might enjoy. I'm currently doing business writing/consulting as my "day job" and working on my first nonfiction book in my "spare" time (in addition to raising a couple of kids). Best to you all.
Lori Lowe
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Birthday Calendar 2 Replies
Patric Welch recently celebrated his birthday... I think it would be a great addition to SI to have a birthday calendar in addition to the event calendar that we currently have, to recognize all ou...
Tagged: events, smoosiers, friends, calendar, birthday
Started by Nicki Laycoax in Questions and Answers. Last reply by John Wooton 3 hours ago.
writer wants to interview someone on social networking
Here's the contact info if anyone wants to respond to her: Name: Catherine Helzerman Email: catherine@helzerman.com Media Outlet/Publication: Helzerman's Odd Bits Deadline: 9:00 AM PACIFIC - Se...
Tagged: networking, social, interview
Started by Jean Palmer Heck in Technology 14 hours ago.
Additional Stream of Revenue 1 Reply
I've recently added an additional revenue stream, no its not a millionaire over night program, but like we all know, any more money, is good money. I'm a ChaCha expeditor, what that means is that t...
Tagged: revenue, money, chacha
Started by Stephen Jeffers in Classifieds - blatant self promotion. Last reply by Jeremy Williams 13 hours ago.
How can Indy Chamber leverage SI to advance its agenda? 3 Replies
The Indy Chamber of Commerce just started a group on Smaller Indiana. We're glad they did. Now, if it were up to you, and you were running the Chamber's strategy, how would you leverage Smaller Ind...
Started by Pat Coyle in Marketing, advertising and branding. Last reply by Pat Coyle 3 hours ago.
What makes a good speaker? 1 Reply
With the national conventions this week and next, we have the opportunity to hear lots and lots and lots of speakers. Some are good. Some are great. And some are horrible. What do you like to hear...
Tagged: politics, business, opinions, speaking
Started by Jean Palmer Heck in Questions and Answers. Last reply by Mike Seidle 17 hours ago.
Tell me your favorite Mel Brooks movie and quote, and you will win a free ticket to The Producers on 9/4 21 Replies
The Broadway musical that won the most Tony Awards EVER, The Producers, is currently running at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre (NW Side of Indy). In spite of rave reviews from the local press, Th...
Tagged: Smaller Indiana, The Producers, Beef & Boards
Started by Amy Stark in Events for the creative class. Last reply by Bob Sullivan 9 hours ago.
What is the American Dream? 11 Replies
I was listening to NPR today and they were interviewing a couple of different women from different backgrounds and the questions was......."What is the American Dream" It was an interesting convers...
Started by Hazel "The Queen" Walker in Questions and Answers. Last reply by Hazel "The Queen" Walker 16 hours ago.
Great Phone Call
I help sponsor a young racer by the name of Nick Abbott. His website is www.nickabbott.com. If anyone or business wants to help this young racer out, go right ahead. He races a lot and has some pre...
Started by Steve Stuck in Marketing, advertising and branding 1 day ago.
Liberal Indiana is Back
I've decided, what with all the election fervor in this state and across our Nation, to bring back http://liberalindiana.com Some of you will remember the site from it's early days in 2003(ish). W...
Started by Shawn Plew in Politics 1 day ago.
Would love your vote for Southwest Blogospondent 1 Reply
Hi everyone-- I am a contestant in Southwest Airlines Blogospondent contestant. The first cut will be done August 31 and is based on the number of votes each contestant gets. They will choose the ...
Tagged: contestant., Southwest, this, for, vote
Started by Jean Palmer Heck in Classifieds - blatant self promotion. Last reply by Vincent Hunt 1 day ago.
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