Scott Michael Powers
I write these ruminations on writing as if they’re destined only for my sock drawer.
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The frantic peace of self publishing
Self publishing is both frantic and peaceful.
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Show, don’t tell: ‘Arlene’ as a role model
Except, sometimes, tell.
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A defense of the 8,000-word short story
Just imagine all the incredible short stories that can’t make those cuts.
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Joyce Carol Oates v. Elon Musk: A battle for our times
Arts and humanities versus STEM is a battle that should have been waged 30 years ago.
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Let’s rename “Banned Books Week,” to be “Buy Banned Books Week”
A simple answer to a question that haunts many of us: “What can I do?”


