Find out how thinking small can lead to success in creative endeavors, explore the concept of finding creativity in the small, and learn about the power of storytelling through Six Word Memoirs and creative constraints.
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Larry Smith's Small Start Saves Big
Larry Smith tried a big, ambitious magazine startup but it struggled and almost failed early on.
A failed cross-country intern project made him pivot to a very small, focused idea that saved everything.
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Small Can Be Deeply Creative
Creativity does not have to be big or grand to be meaningful and impactful.
Small creative works can have deep meaning and reach wide audiences if done well.
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James Miller's Tiny Fiction Practice
James Miller started A Small Fiction to express creativity through tiny, structured stories under 140 characters.
This microfiction practice sharpened his creative muscles and offered a manageable creative outlet.
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TODAY:
We assume creativity has to be big. We need to tackle broad, sweeping ideals, produce massive, industry-leading projects, and find deep, life-affirming meaning in our work.
But what if to get all that, we need to think smaller?
Today, we go outside our echo chamber with James Miller, creator of the project A Small Fiction. Then, we hear the story of Larry Smith and the Six Word Memoir project.
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