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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 disc…

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Latest Activity: Nov 14

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Publish America...any info? 5 Replies

Hey all, I just received a response from Publish America. They accepted my manuscript! They are going to publish my book! Then, I sent a copy of the sample contract to my attourney. One of his part...

Started by Greg Mayo. Last reply by Greg Mayo Nov 14.

Press release (=shameless promotion) about the short story I just published

http://www.marrubiumwriting.com/?p=31 Enjoy!

Started by Matt Rouge Nov 13.

Publication Partnership Opportunity!!!!

Because of the success of Strange, Weird, and Wonderful Magazine I feel that if I do not take on a partner, the zine and the web site will suffer, becoming more than I can handle. I love this publ...

Tagged: Opportunity, Partnership, Publication

Started by D. L. Russell Oct 29.

When do you write? 8 Replies

Lack of time to write is my #1 excuse for getting so few words on paper (or monitor). I'm an amateur writer, so my writing has to take a back seat to far too many other priorities, but I suspect th...

Tagged: writing

Started by Bill Meyers. Last reply by Matt Rouge Oct 27.

Gathering of Writers and Readers this weekend

There's still time to register for the Gathering of Writers and Readers this Saturday, hosted by the Writers' Center of Indiana. Full program is attached with the workshop schedule and bios of pres...

Tagged: workshop, writer

Started by Rae Kridel Oct 16.

Just Joined!!! 4 Replies

Hello Everyone, I recently found SI and would like to become a member of the Writers Group. My name is D. L. Russell and I'm the editor of Strange, Weird, and Wonderful Magazine which is a pdf. qu...

Started by D. L. Russell. Last reply by D. L. Russell Oct 15.

mdeol.com 1 Reply

Writing Opportunity Have you wanted to express yourself via writing? Have you ever wanted to write about a local event or venue? Do you have dreams of writing for a magazine? Then we have the oppor...

Started by Daniel Lavache. Last reply by Renee Wilmeth Oct 10.

Lit Life in Indy: More Happening Than Previously Suspected 4 Replies

The literary community around Indy is pretty fragmented. Basically, you have about twelve organizations & reading series doing their own thing. What we need is a central node for lit life aroun...

Started by Bryan Furuness. Last reply by Erik Deckers Oct 7.

Writers' Center of Indiana Gathering of Writers 1 Reply

Details are being finalized for the schedule on the one-day Gathering of Writers but registration is going on now. I've attached the postcard here so you can see who will be conducting workshops.

Tagged: writer, workshop

Started by Rae Kridel. Last reply by Rae Kridel Sep 29.

Book Signing

In case anyone is interested, I'll be signing copies of my new book, Home Grown Indiana: A Food Lover's Guide to Good Eating in the Hoosier State this Saturday, September 27, at both the Indy and C...

Started by Scott Hutcheson Sep 24.

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Comment by Tamara Wolske on October 14, 2008 at 6:07pm: I am not a writer/artist, but I have always enjoyed writing poems and short stories. I just don't set the pen to paper often anymore because I take care of all of the "have to do" stuff first and there is little creativity left over at the end of the day. I am hoping to get energized and give encouragement as well with a group of people who love words the way I do.

Comment by Woody M Collins on October 14, 2008 at 12:10pm: YOU can help make this a success. Leading up to World Poverty Day, bloggers world-wide will participate in Blog Action Day by dedicating October 15th’s postings to raising awareness about global poverty. We encourage participating bloggers to register their blogs and for all to read these entries and make a public declaration of your commitment to ending world poverty. To register your blog and/or to find out which blogs are participating, visit BlogActionDay.org

Comment by Dan Lillpop on September 17, 2008 at 3:44pm: New to the group. I'm not a professional writer by any definition, but I've been in the ministry for about 30 years, and so I do have an interest in improving my writing and other communication skills. Just recently starte a blog on which I will be posting sermons and other material. You can check it out here: www.biglifelinks.com/blog. Looking forward to involvement in the group.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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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After-Thanksgiving Shopping: Alternative Gift Fair

The Earth House Collective is hosting the 1st Annual Earth House Alternative Gift Fair. It will consist of an all organic coffee and tea cafe, indoor arts and crafts spaces, live music, children’s ...

Started by Medley Byers in Events for the creative class 3 hours ago.

Messed Up Postelection Stuff

Obama election spurs race crimes around country. This is so disheartening. Has there been any such crimes in Indiana?

Tagged: Crimes, Race, Election, Obama

Started by Nwokedi C. Idika in Events for the creative class 4 hours ago.

Make A Wish Request - A - Thon

Make a difference in a child's life! The Make a Wish Foundation grants wishes for children with life threatening illnesses. WZPL, and Make a Wish are having their annual Request A Thon November 20...

Started by Stephanie Daily in Events: Fundraisers / NPO 6 hours ago.

Thanksgiving for the homeless 7 Replies

Every year, I spend Thanksgiving with one side of my family or another. Last year, Illinois, year before, at my Mom's, year before, with the ex's family... For some reason, this year, I feel like d...

Tagged: disadvantaged, homeless, volunteering, thanksgiving

Started by Nicki Laycoax in Questions and Answers. Last reply by John Uhri 36 minutes ago.

When will telecommunications be completely free? 4 Replies

Over 13 million concurrent users can be wrong, can they? The Internet phone service, Skype, has been quietly growing even as AT&T, Spint, Verizon and T-mobile crow about their smart phones and ...

Tagged: skype

Started by Pat Coyle in Technology. Last reply by Jim Brown 4 hours ago.

What difference does a little more effort really make? 1 Reply

Do you think that people that make just a little more effort or push a little harder, really get significantly different results than others? I'm always amazed by my observations of when this happe...

Started by Lynn Zettler in Questions and Answers. Last reply by Shawn Quick-Raflik 6 hours ago.

Administrative, Etc. Job Wanted

I have over 8 years of experience in various administrative positions for companies such as Black & Decker and Canon, USA (Chicago, IL). Most recently I have worked as a business manager for a ...

Started by Lorin Lambert in Classifieds - Position Wanted 1 day ago.

Help Finding a Home for Dog

I took this dog in as a stray that a friend of a friend found wandering around. I didn't anticipate keeping him long term but I have had him for several months now. I just don't have the heart to...

Started by Lorin Lambert in Questions and Answers 1 day ago.

Need Some Opinions: Hiring A Santa Claus........ 5 Replies

I had an idea about hiring a Santa Claus and Photographer and inviting my clients, prospects, friends, etc. to bring their children/grandchildren to come and see Santa Claus, get a photo, etc. and ...

Started by Greg Blunk in Classifieds - blatant self promotion. Last reply by Brian Koning 17 hours ago.

Message to Mitch! Let's get a laptop in the hand of every K-12 student--They're doing it in Ethiopia, Borneo and Haiti 10 Replies

If you want to keep our state competitive in a global economy, Mitch, you need to get laptops in the hands of every K-12 Hoosier. Below please find the thoughts--pros and cons-- from Smaller Indian...

Tagged: viral marketing, explore, create, stories, one laptop per child

Started by Amy Stark in Events: Fundraisers / NPO. Last reply by Amy Stark 1 hour ago.

Just launched - www.myhomegreenpages.com the first complete directory of “green” businesses in Indiana 2 Replies

We just launched Indiana Green Pages directory of “green” businesses in Indiana. Indiana Green Pages is a statewide community effort to help Hoosiers find products and services that are health cons...

Started by Lena Lucas in Green Issues & Environment. Last reply by Kyle Lacy 18 hours ago.

Will Video Contest succeed or fail? 16 Replies

OK all you Smaller Indiana social media experts...the Consumer Electrionics Association has an important message to communicate: all the analog signals that power most typical TV sets will go dark ...

Tagged: digital, TV, to, transition, U.S.

Started by Pat Coyle in Media. Last reply by Amy Magan 18 hours ago.

Helzberg Diamonds advertising card 4 Replies

Did anyone get a card from Helzberg Diamonds, with the dog "Toodles" on it, that came with an insert card for free pearl earrings?

Tagged: advertising, earrings, pearl, diamonds, Helzberg

Started by Rae Kridel in Marketing, advertising and branding. Last reply by Shawn Quick-Raflik 1 day ago.

Want to be somewhere a little warmer in Jan/Feb 2009? 3 Replies

Do you want to get out of the Indiana winter and enjoy a little spring early? How about a week or so in Destin Florida to get you in the spring like mood? I have a gorgeous ocean view condo which s...

Started by Lynn Zettler in Classifieds - blatant self promotion. Last reply by Brien Richmond 18 hours ago.

Professional Photos of Paintings

Hello - I work at one of Indianapolis' top fine art gallerias and we will begin offering in December professional photography of local artists work. To gain access into the world of art distributio...

Tagged: gallery, low, fine, professional, sculpture

Started by Kat Livengood in Classifieds - blatant self promotion Nov 15.

TWITTER USERS: Do You Have a Definition of Twitter? 7 Replies

The biggest problem with getting the populous to use Twitter is there is no clear definition of the application. What are our definitions?

Started by Kyle Lacy in 2.0 thinking (on marketing, branding, experience, etc). Last reply by Michelle Treloar 20 hours ago.

OFFICIAL SMALLER INDIANA TSHIRT THREAD 6 Replies

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Tagged: design, tshirt, indiana, smaller

Started by Will Hardison in Marketing, advertising and branding. Last reply by Ryan Brady 5 hours ago.

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Started by Shelly Arens in Classifieds - Help Wanted Nov 14.

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Started by Kyle Lacy in Classifieds - blatant self promotion. Last reply by Emily Sutherland 2 hours ago.

Why Your Business Needs Web Videos 8 Replies

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