Unlocking Hidden Power: How Tiny Details in Form and Structure Transform Your Writing’s Impact
Have you ever wondered why the smallest stories often pack the biggest punch? Growing up, I was frequently told my tales were too tiny to matter—a whisper in the chaos of louder voices. Little girls were meant to be seen and not heard, or so the world seemed to decree. But what if those “small” moments hold the key to unlocking deeper truths? In her flash nonfiction collection “Abbreviate,” Sarah Fawn Montgomery flips this notion on its head, using brevity and clever structure to magnify the seemingly insignificant episodes of girlhood into powerful narratives of survival, rage, and resilience. How do you give shape to stories that society tries to hush? Montgomery shows us the art of using form—not just words—to make those whispers roar. If you’re itching to rethink how stories take form, or just curious about weaving intimate themes into compelling architecture, this piece is a must-read.