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Micro features short, fresh pieces of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and those strange-but-beautiful writings that defy classification. Dedicated and avid readers constantly search through literary journals to find new work for the show. Micro's mission is to elevate small works with big voices and the writers and publications behind them.

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    • 5.0 • 24 Ratings

Micro features short, fresh pieces of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and those strange-but-beautiful writings that defy classification. Dedicated and avid readers constantly search through literary journals to find new work for the show. Micro's mission is to elevate small works with big voices and the writers and publications behind them.

    REMIX: Harris x Saunders x Chan

    REMIX: Harris x Saunders x Chan

    Surprise! It’s a new(ish) episode with pieces that have been featured on the show before. While we’re between seasons, we thought it would be fun to put out a remix episode! Paula Harris – “Chris pauses to enjoy the flowering cherry trees near his office, while a small Japanese man stands in front of themContinue reading "REMIX: Harris x Saunders x Chan"

    Late Greats: Halloween Edition

    Late Greats: Halloween Edition

    MM Kaufman curates another installment in the Late Greats series — Halloween edition! Enjoy these pieces resurrected by Kirsti MacKenzie, Claire Denson, and William Spear. Kirsti MacKenzie is a writer and editor of Major 7th Magazine who lives in Ottawa. You can find her on Twitter at @KeersteeMack, on Bluesky at @keersteemack.bsky.social, on Instagram at @keerstee.mack,Continue reading "Late Greats: Halloween Edition"

    • 9 min
    Young Writers: Change

    Young Writers: Change

    Grace Q. Song is back curating another Young Writers episode! “Shrinking Sestina for Women’s Bodies” by Emma Janssen (published in The Nassau Literary Review and runner-up in their 2023 National Undergraduate Art & Writing Contest) Emma is a writer from the Bay Area and student at the University of Chicago who can be found swimming, learning languages,Continue reading "Young Writers: Change"

    • 12 min
    Kids’ Show!

    Kids’ Show!

    Guest curator Hema Nataraju and her daughter Meera read submissions from kids from all around the world, choosing five short stories and poems about “the future.” Guest host Eden Hawkins stepped in, so the entire episode features ONLY children’s voices. Enjoy!

    Grant Faulkner x The Art of Brevity

    Grant Faulkner x The Art of Brevity

    Drew Hawkins talks with Grant Faulkner about his new book, “The Art of Brevity: Crafting the Very Short Story.” Grant Faulkner is the Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and the co-founder of 100 Word Story. His stories have appeared in dozens of literary magazines, including Tin House, The Southwest Review, and The Gettysburg Review, andContinue reading "Grant Faulkner x The Art of Brevity"

    Ada Calhoun x Also a Poet

    Ada Calhoun x Also a Poet

    This episode is part of an interview series for Miami Book Fair, where members of Team Micro interview authors appearing at the fair about their work. For more information about MBF’s programming and to check out the incredible roster of authors appearing this year, visit miamibookfair.com. And be sure to follow them at @miamibookfair and #MBF2022 for more updates. *Continue reading "Ada Calhoun x Also a Poet"

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

JosieCutie ,

Fresh, compelling, and fun

Love the fast format and compelling stories. Kids episode was inspiring!!! Appreciate the diversity of stories and authors!

rkkkkkkkkkkasda ,

Short, funny and insightful

Recent discovery but I’m definitely adding this podcast to my rotation! It’s easy to listen to and makes writing fun!

KurlyPenguin ,

One of the best listens!

Sometimes I’m not sure what I wanted to listen to, and that’s when I check in with micro! Every episode has at least one piece I love. Thank for sharing such great pieces!

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