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I’m a digital boy with an analog craving
I’m a digital boy with an analog craving
Do you get enough of the real world?
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Nov 6, 2023
A Tiny But Meaningful Update
A Tiny But Meaningful Update
Outlining sorcery and a surprise release on Substack.
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Aug 10, 2023
Tripled My Output, Plus 3 Easy Ways to Make a Microsite for your book
Tripled My Output, Plus 3 Easy Ways to Make a Microsite for your book
What worked this week and three free tools for author websites.
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Jul 27, 2023
The AI bots have broken Amazon and other tips
The AI bots have broken Amazon and other tips
Your weekly dose of tools and tips to write faster and grow your storytelling empire.
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Jul 13, 2023
Taking a Micro Sabbatical: A Break from Microcosm to Finish My Novel 🐢
Taking a Micro Sabbatical: A Break from Microcosm to Finish My Nove...
I love you all, but it’s time for a break.
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Jul 3, 2023
Captivate Your Readers: Expert Techniques to Leave Your Characters Naked on the Page
Captivate Your Readers: Expert Techniques to Leave Your Characters ...
May’s Mini-Course: Revealing Character through Dialogue and Action.
Zane Dickens the Instigator
May 2, 2023
Returning to Our Roots
Returning to Our Roots
All stories henceforth must be 300 words or fewer.
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Apr 6, 2023
Imagining THE WORLD Without Imagination — A Drabble Challenge
Imagining THE WORLD Without Imagination — A Drabble Challenge
How would inventions not being invented change our world?
Kathy K
Oct 17, 2022
A Short Interview with 100 Story Challenge Winner T.K. McDonald 🏆
A Short Interview with 100 Story Challenge Winner T.K. McDonald 🏆
The first in our interviews with the persistent and passionate writers who have managed to finish the 100 Story Challenge.
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Jun 20, 2022
Don’t Leave Out That Writer Bio!
Don’t Leave Out That Writer Bio!
It’s the perfect opportunity to introduce yourself to someone who reads to the end of your story. You know, the ones that like your work!
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Mar 9, 2022
Currently Untitled №25: (Re)Start Small, This January
Currently Untitled №25: (Re)Start Small, This January
Hello Microcosmonauts!
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Jan 18, 2022
Once Accepted at Microcosm, This is How To Submit Your Story
Once Accepted at Microcosm, This is How To Submit Your Story
A quick tutorial for the newest writers to Medium.
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Nov 18, 2021
Microcosm’s Formatting Guidelines
Microcosm’s Formatting Guidelines
How to format your story so that we don’t hit Reject
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Oct 16, 2021
Medium Partner Program and Followers
Medium Partner Program and Followers
The rules have changed so know your rights
Paul Mansfield
Aug 15, 2021
Microcosm Challenge: The Wild Week
Microcosm Challenge: The Wild Week
7 Days, 7 Stories, 7 Pubs.
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Jun 17, 2021
How We Edit at Microcosm
How We Edit at Microcosm
An Editors’ Manifesto and a Writer’s Behind the Scenes Guide
Zane Dickens the Instigator
May 25, 2021
Don’t Write A Novel Until You Know How To Tell A Story
Don’t Write A Novel Until You Know How To Tell A Story
Novels are a monumental time suck, they will eat you alive
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Mar 23, 2021
6 Flash Fiction Markets Outside of Medium To Challenge You
6 Flash Fiction Markets Outside of Medium To Challenge You
It’s a big old world out there and there are a ton of Flash Markets
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Feb 24, 2021
6 Great Publications To Share Your Flash Fiction and Hone Your Skills
6 Great Publications To Share Your Flash Fiction and Hone Your Skills
We love you at Microcosm, but you need to spread your wings
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Feb 17, 2021
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