Tag: flash writer

• #Shelfie Feature with Chicago Literary Hall of Fame

  It was a delight to be featured with Chicago Literary Hall of Fame on their #Shelfie project. Is there anything more fun than seeing a writer’s bookshelves? I’m so guilty of zooming in to see what’s on someone’s bookcase, nightstand, side table, etc. Bonus points if you can recognize a book’s unique spine (ahem Meg…

  KellyQAnderson

  January 25, 2024

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• New Class: Mastering Micro Stories & Finding Your Voice in Flash Fiction/ Nonfiction (ZOOM)

  I’m delighted to partner with my good pals at Glencoe Public Library for another writing workshop (exclusively on Zoom)! On Wednesday, February 7th at 7pm CST, I will teaching a virtual workshop all about short-form writing. There will be LOTS of resources, writing prompts/exercises, as well as a Q&A session. My goal is give writers…

  KellyQAnderson

  December 6, 2023

  Writer Life

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• Virginia is For Lovers: Fellowship at The Porches

  I’m happy to share some snapshots from my week as a Fellow at The Porches in Norwood, VA. A few fun facts: the residence was built in the 1850s (it has a tiny Harry Potter-like bathroom under the stairs; added later on since the original home had no indoor plumbing). The porch was perfection for…

  KellyQAnderson

  April 24, 2023

  Lifestyle, poetry, Travel, Writer Life, Yoga

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• Why Writers Need An Online Presence

  Forget the hubbub about building an online following… how about the concept of providing connection? Kelly Q. Anderson, VP of OCWW I was pleased to be featured in this week’s About Write, Off Campus Writers’ Workshop’s column on craft. In it, I discuss why writers need to have a place for readers to follow their…

  KellyQAnderson

  January 17, 2023

  Quotes, Writer Life

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• Flash Fiction: That Old Beautiful Love in Stanchion Zine

  Get ready, this piece of flash fiction cranks the volume way up. I’m thrilled to share that Stanchion Zine published my 260-word flash fic, ‘That Old Beautiful Love.’ It is available in Issue Number Nine for $10. My pitch to you, the reader: this flash is about a protagonist that shows up half-naked to a…

  KellyQAnderson

  November 2, 2022

  Lifestyle

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